The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 HDi 70 (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 14,800
€ 14,000
€ 14,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen C3 HDi 70 is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Citroen C3 HDi 70
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
60
68
78.2
56.9
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60 in
Height
56.9 in
97.1
155.2
100.4
159.6
155.2 in
Length
159.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 HDi 70
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3320 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
5.07 %
General
Citroen C3 HDi 70
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
S
Generation
AW
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 HDi 70
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Citroen C3 HDi 70
67 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen C3 HDi 70
118 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Citroen C3 HDi 70
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 HDi 70
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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38.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.92 lb/hp
Citroen C3 HDi 70
38.3 lb/hp
32.92 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 HDi 70
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Citroen C3 HDi 70
62 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
52 mpg
city
40 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
736 mi
Range
529 mi
Citroen C3 HDi 70
736 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
89 kWh
Citroen C3 HDi 70
78.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 HDi 70
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
754 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
