The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech 82 (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 17,900
€ 21,000
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen C3 PureTech 82 is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
60
68
78.2
56.9
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60 in
Height
56.9 in
97.1
155.2
100.4
159.6
155.2 in
Length
159.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3362 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
558 lb
19.42 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
81 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
108 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
28.58 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
51 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
42 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
675 mi
Range
638 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
675 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
87.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
