The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70 EGS (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 18,200
€ 16,000
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 e-HDi 70 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI.
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
60
68
78.2
57.6
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.6 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 e-HDi 70
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2496 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
2 %
General
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
67 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
118 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Performance
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.73 lb/hp
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
38 lb/hp
33.73 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
69 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
65 mpg
city
51 mpg
74 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
736 mi
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
823 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
70 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
