The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 19,400
€ 19,000
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
60
68
78.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
58.5 in
97.1
155.2
97.2
156.3
155.2 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3642 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.62 %
General
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
98 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
26.09 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
city
45 mpg
74 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
651 mi
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
