The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82 (13 - 14) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 17,000
€ 18,900
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 VTi 82 is 5.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
160.5
155.2 in
Length
160.5 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3331 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.14 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 82
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
108 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
31.02 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
49 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
690 mi
Range
583 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
583 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
818 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
