The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115 (13 - 14) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 20,500
€ 24,000
€ 20,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen C3 e-HDi 115 is 5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
VW Polo GTI
60
68
78.2
56.6
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
97.1
155.2
100.4
160.1
155.2 in
Length
160.1 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
VW Polo GTI
2802 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.19 %
General
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
VW Polo GTI
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
112 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
112 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
VW Polo GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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25.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
25.02 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
62 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
736 mi
Range
421 mi
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
736 mi
421 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
831 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
