The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 120 (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 BMT (14 - 17)
€ 16,900
€ 14,600
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,600
ⓘ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 VTi 120 is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 BMT.
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
60
68
78.2
57.6
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.6 in
97.1
155.2
97.2
156.4
155.2 in
Length
156.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3481 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
13.18 %
General
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 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 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Performance
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
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22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.43 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
22.7 lb/hp
31.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
526 mi
Range
595 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
526 mi
595 mi
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
89 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
