The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech 82 (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 17,900
€ 19,100
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 82 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
60
68
78.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
58.5 in
97.1
155.2
97.2
156.3
155.2 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3362 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9.89 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
81 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
87 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
28.58 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
51 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
675 mi
Range
665 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
675 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
87.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
