The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70 FAP EGS (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 18,200
€ 17,900
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 FAP is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel.
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
60
68
78.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
58.5 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 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
2690 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.73 %
General
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70 FAP
67 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70 FAP
118 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
103 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
40.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70 FAP
40.15 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70 FAP
69 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
65 mpg
city
29 mpg
74 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
466 mi
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70 FAP
823 mi
466 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
113.6 kWh
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70 FAP
70 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 e-HDi 70 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
