The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech 68 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
€ 12,100
€ 25,200
€ 12,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Citroen C3 PureTech 68 is 2.8 inches shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI OPF
58
68.9
72
56.6
68.9
77.3
68.9 in
Width
68.9 in
72 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58 in
Height
56.6 in
100
157.3
100.4
160.1
157.3 in
Length
160.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI OPF
2317 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
670 lb
22.43 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI OPF
B618
Generation
AW
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI OPF
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
67 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
67 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
78 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
78 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI OPF
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI OPF
102 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
15.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
725 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI OPF
▶ REPLAY
34.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
34.58 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
50 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
595 mi
Range
408 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
595 mi
408 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
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).
115.6 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
89 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
