The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 19,400

€ 14,000

€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘ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 BlueHDi 100 is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
60
68
78.2
56.9
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60 in
Height
56.9 in
97.1
155.2
100.4
159.6
155.2 in
Length
159.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3642 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.73 %

General
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
98 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.92 lb/hp
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
26.09 lb/hp
32.92 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mpg
city
40 mpg
74 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
823 mi
Range
529 mi
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
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).
89 kWh
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft