The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech 68 (17 - 18) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 10)
€ 12,100
€ 18,700
€ 12,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Citroen C3 PureTech 68 is 0.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI.
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
58
68.9
72
58.6
66.9
74.8
68.9 in
Width
66.9 in
72 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58 in
Height
58.6 in
100
157.3
97.2
157
157.3 in
Length
157 in
100 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
2317 lb
Curb Weight
2703 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
14.28 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
B618
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
67 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
67 hp
74 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
78 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
78 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
102 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
15.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
725 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
34.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.53 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
34.58 lb/hp
36.53 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
50 mpg
55 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
595 mi
Range
651 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
595 mi
651 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
88.5 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
89 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
