The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 120 Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
€ 19,800

€ 18,400

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 2.8 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
60
68
78.2
57.2
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.2 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2690 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3554 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.66 %

General
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
22.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
22.8 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
36 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
48 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
478 mi
Range
651 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
478 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
81.4 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
123.1 kWh
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
864 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft