The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90 (13 - 14) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 (10 - 13)
€ 17,700
€ 16,800
€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 90 is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.2.
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
VW CrossPolo 1.2
60
68
78.2
58.6
66.9
74.8
68 in
Width
66.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
58.6 in
97.1
155.2
97.2
157
155.2 in
Length
157 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
VW CrossPolo 1.2
2747 lb
Curb Weight
2487 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
9.47 %
General
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
VW CrossPolo 1.2
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
VW CrossPolo 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
91 hp
69 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
170 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2
Performance
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
VW CrossPolo 1.2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2
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30.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.04 lb/hp
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
30.19 lb/hp
36.04 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
VW CrossPolo 1.2
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
67 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2
57 mpg
city
32 mpg
76 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
799 mi
Range
490 mi
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
799 mi
490 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
108 kWh
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
71.9 kWh
108 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
VW CrossPolo 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
836 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft



















