The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 120 (13 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)
€ 18,700
€ 13,600
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,600
ⓘ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.
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0
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
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3481 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
13.59 %
General
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0
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
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
59 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 hp
59 hp
VW Polo 1.0
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
Performance
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0
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22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.24 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
22.7 lb/hp
39.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
41 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.0
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
559 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
545 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.0
Environmental Impact
108 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).
94.8 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
108 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
