The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech 68 (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 12,200
€ 17,200
€ 12,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Citroen C3 PureTech 68 is 2.2 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
58
68.9
72
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.9 in
Width
68.9 in
72 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58 in
Height
56.9 in
100
157.3
100.4
159.6
157.3 in
Length
159.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2317 lb
Curb Weight
2524 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
8.2 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
67 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
67 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
79 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
79 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
102 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
16.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
748 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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34.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
34.58 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
49 mpg
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
583 mi
Range
565 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
583 mi
565 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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).
83.4 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
90.9 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
