The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech 82 ETG (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 18,700
€ 24,000
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 Stop&Start is 5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Citroen C3 PureTech 82 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
60
68
78.2
56.6
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60 in
Height
56.6 in
97.1
155.2
100.4
160.1
155.2 in
Length
160.1 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech 82 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3397 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
22.13 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech 82 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech 82 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 82 Stop&Start
81 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 82 Stop&Start
87 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech 82 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
14.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
656 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech 82 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 82 Stop&Start
28.72 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech 82 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech 82 Stop&Start
55 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
723 mi
Range
421 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech 82 Stop&Start
723 mi
421 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
81.4 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 82 Stop&Start
81.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech 82 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
