The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)

€ 18,700
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 (17 - 18) Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
€ 24,000
 VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo GTI
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
58
Blueprint Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 (17 - 18)
68.9
72
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
68.9 in
Width
66.2 in
72 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 (17 - 18)
100
157.3
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
157.3 in
Length
156.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)

General

Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
B618
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
98 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
187 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
26.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
26.2 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
64 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
74 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
705 mi
Range
500 mi
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
705 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
106.1 kWh
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
76.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft