The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech 68 (18 - 19) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 12,200
€ 20,000
€ 12,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen C3 PureTech 68 is 3.2 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
160.5
157.3 in
Length
160.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
2317 lb
Curb Weight
2612 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
11.29 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
B618
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
67 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
67 hp
108 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
79 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
79 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
102 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
16.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
748 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
34.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
34.58 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
49 mpg
47 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
583 mi
Range
559 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
583 mi
559 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
94.8 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
90.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
