The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 20,200
€ 19,700
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 2.9 cm shorter, 4.6 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1524
1728
1986
1485
1682
1901
1728 mm
Width
1682 mm
1986 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1524 mm
Height
1485 mm
2466
3941
2470
3970
3941 mm
Length
3970 mm
2466 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1253 kg
Kerb Weight
1157 kg
1612 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
96 kg
7.66 %
General
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
160 NM
230 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13 kg/bhp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
10.62 kg/bhp
13 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
43 mpg
66 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
54 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
471 mi
Range
651 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
471 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
88.5 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
359 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
