The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82 (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 DSG (09 - 13)
€ 15,500
€ 17,000
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4.
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
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 82
VW Polo 1.4
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3331 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
3.14 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
VW Polo 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
84 hp
VW Polo 1.4
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
VW Polo 1.4
108 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
▶ REPLAY
31.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.98 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
31.02 lb/hp
28.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
690 mi
Range
482 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
482 mi
VW Polo 1.4
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).
109.9 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
VW Polo 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
818 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
