The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70 EGS (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17)
€ 18,200
€ 24,800
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo GTI
60
68
78.2
57.1
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.1 in
97.1
155.2
97.2
156.8
155.2 in
Length
156.8 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo GTI
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.78 %
General
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo GTI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
67 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo GTI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
38 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
69 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
65 mpg
city
33 mpg
74 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
500 mi
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
823 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
106.1 kWh
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
70 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
