The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 120 (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
€ 16,900
€ 17,900
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen C3 VTi 120 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion.
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
60
68
78.2
57.3
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.3 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 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3481 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.11 %
General
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.7 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
22.7 lb/hp
34.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
40 mpg
76 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
59 mpg
49 mpg
highway
90 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
526 mi
Range
902 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
526 mi
902 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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).
63.7 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
111.8 kWh
63.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
