The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68 (12 - 13) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 13,000
€ 19,800
€ 13,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 VTi 68 is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI.
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
60
68
78.2
58.6
66.9
74.8
68 in
Width
66.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
58.6 in
97.1
155.2
97.2
157
155.2 in
Length
157 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2692 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
7.06 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
VW CrossPolo 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 VTi 68
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
67 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
67 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
70 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
37.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.25 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
37.34 lb/hp
30.25 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
55 mpg
55 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
43 mpg
62 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
723 mi
Range
651 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
723 mi
651 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
81.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
