The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68 (12 - 13) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 (09 - 14)
€ 13,000
€ 15,500
€ 13,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4.
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
VW Polo 1.4
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 VTi 68
VW Polo 1.4
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2359 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.71 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
VW Polo 1.4
S
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
VW Polo 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
67 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
67 hp
84 hp
VW Polo 1.4
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
70 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
VW Polo 1.4
101 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
▶ REPLAY
37.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.08 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
37.34 lb/hp
28.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
55 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
723 mi
Range
474 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
723 mi
474 mi
VW Polo 1.4
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 VTi 68
81.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
VW Polo 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
