The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech 68 (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 12,200
€ 13,700
€ 12,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen C3 PureTech 68 is an inch longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2.
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2
58
68.9
72
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.9 in
Width
66.2 in
72 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
100
157.3
97.2
156.3
157.3 in
Length
156.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2
2317 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.49 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
67 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
67 hp
69 hp
VW Polo 1.2
79 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
79 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2
102 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
16.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
748 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
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34.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.09 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
34.58 lb/hp
34.09 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
49 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
583 mi
Range
508 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
583 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
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).
104.1 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
90.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
