The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 120 (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
€ 16,900

€ 25,200

€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 12.6 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 8.6 cm taller than the VW Polo GTI OPF.
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI OPF
1524
1728
1986
1438
1751
1964
1728 mm
Width
1751 mm
1986 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1524 mm
Height
1438 mm
2466
3941
2549
4067
3941 mm
Length
4067 mm
2466 mm
Wheelbase
2549 mm
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI OPF
1215 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1579 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
10.33 %

General
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI OPF
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI OPF
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 bhp
197 bhp
VW Polo GTI OPF
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
160 NM
320 NM
VW Polo GTI OPF
Performance
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI OPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI OPF
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10.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.88 kg/bhp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
10.3 kg/bhp
6.88 kg/bhp
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
48 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
526 mi
Range
408 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
526 mi
408 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
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).
115.6 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
111.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
305 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1079 L