The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 120 (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 17)
€ 16,900
€ 20,600
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 2.8 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT.
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
60
68
78.2
57.2
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.2 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 TSI BMT
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2529 lb
3481 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.6 %
General
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 hp
108 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
22.7 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
40 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
526 mi
Range
608 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
526 mi
608 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI 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).
87.2 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
111.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
