The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech 68 (13 - 16) vs. VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 12,600
€ 21,800
€ 12,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 PureTech 68 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the VW Polo BlueGT.
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo BlueGT
60
68
78.2
57.6
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.6 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 PureTech 68
VW Polo BlueGT
2310 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
13.8 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo BlueGT
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 PureTech 68
VW Polo BlueGT
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
2
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
67 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
67 hp
138 hp
VW Polo BlueGT
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
70 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo BlueGT
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo BlueGT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo BlueGT
▶ REPLAY
34.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
34.48 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
55 mpg
52 mpg
VW Polo BlueGT
46 mpg
city
42 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
723 mi
Range
621 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
723 mi
621 mi
VW Polo BlueGT
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
85.3 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
81.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Polo BlueGT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo BlueGT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
996 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
