The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 120 (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 16,900
€ 14,300
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘ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 VTi 120 is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
60
68
78.2
56.9
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60 in
Height
56.9 in
97.1
155.2
100.4
159.6
155.2 in
Length
159.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3481 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.39 %
General
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
S
Generation
AW
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 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DSG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
22.7 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
526 mi
Range
518 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
526 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
90.9 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
111.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
