The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 20,200
€ 19,000
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
60
68
78.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
58.5 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 1.6 TDI
2762 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3554 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.9 %
General
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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
495 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
23.41 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
36 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
791 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
