The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
€ 18,700

€ 25,200

€ 18,700
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 slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start is 2.8 inches shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI OPF
58
68.9
72
56.6
68.9
77.3
68.9 in
Width
68.9 in
72 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58 in
Height
56.6 in
100
157.3
100.4
160.1
157.3 in
Length
160.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI OPF
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
14.03 %

General
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI OPF
B618
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
98 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
187 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI OPF
Performance
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI OPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI OPF
▶ REPLAY
26.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
26.2 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
64 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
74 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
705 mi
Range
408 mi
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
705 mi
408 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
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).
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 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
76.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft