The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech 68 (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 12,200
€ 22,900
€ 12,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C3 PureTech 68 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
58
68.9
72
57.2
66.2
74.8
68.9 in
Width
66.2 in
72 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58 in
Height
57.2 in
100
157.3
97.2
156.5
157.3 in
Length
156.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
2317 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
17.19 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
67 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
67 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
79 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
79 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
102 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
16.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
748 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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34.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
34.58 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
49 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
583 mi
Range
474 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
583 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
90.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
