The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82 (11 - 13) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI (10 - 13)
€ 15,500
€ 19,100
€ 15,500
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 VTi 82 is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI.
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.2 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 82
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2654 lb
3331 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
5.31 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.2 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 82
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
74 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.86 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
31.02 lb/hp
35.86 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
57 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
43 mpg
city
46 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
690 mi
Range
682 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
682 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
84.3 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
818 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
