The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 120 Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - ..)
€ 19,800

€ 20,800

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF.
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
60
68
78.2
56.9
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60 in
Height
56.9 in
97.1
155.2
100.4
159.6
155.2 in
Length
159.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
2690 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3554 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.45 %

General
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
S
Generation
AW
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 OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 hp
114 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
22.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
22.8 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
478 mi
Range
518 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
478 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
123.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
864 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft