The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 HDi 70 (13 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14)
€ 14,800

€ 17,900

€ 14,800
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 HDi 70 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4.
Citroen C3 HDi 70
VW Polo 1.4
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 HDi 70
VW Polo 1.4
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2359 lb
3320 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
8.07 %

General
Citroen C3 HDi 70
VW Polo 1.4
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 HDi 70
VW Polo 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C3 HDi 70
67 hp
84 hp
VW Polo 1.4
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C3 HDi 70
118 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4
Performance
Citroen C3 HDi 70
VW Polo 1.4
101 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 HDi 70
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4
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38.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.08 lb/hp
Citroen C3 HDi 70
38.3 lb/hp
28.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 HDi 70
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Citroen C3 HDi 70
62 mpg
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
482 mi
Citroen C3 HDi 70
736 mi
482 mi
VW Polo 1.4
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).
109.9 kWh
Citroen C3 HDi 70
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 HDi 70
VW Polo 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
754 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft