The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)

€ 13,400
Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12) Citroen C3 1.4
€ 25,200
 VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20) VW Polo GTI OPF
€ 13,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen C3 1.4 is 5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI OPF.
Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
60
Blueprint Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12)
68
78.2
56.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12)
97.1
155.2
Blueprint VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
100.4
160.1
155.2 in
Length
160.1 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
14.03 %
VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)

General

Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
72 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen C3 1.4
72 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
87 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 1.4
87 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI OPF

Performance

Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
101 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

646 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI OPF

▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.4
35.67 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Citroen C3 1.4
39 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
408 mi
Citroen C3 1.4
518 mi
408 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
Environmental Impact
113.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.6 kWh
Citroen C3 1.4
113.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Citroen C3 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft