The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90 (13 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 17,700
€ 19,100
€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2747 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.52 %
General
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
91 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
30.19 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
67 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
city
46 mpg
76 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
799 mi
Range
665 mi
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
799 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
71.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
836 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
