The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 120 Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
€ 19,800
€ 22,500
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
60
68
78.2
57.1
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.1 in
97.1
155.2
97.2
156.8
155.2 in
Length
156.8 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
2690 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3554 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
4.1 %
General
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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22.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
22.8 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
36 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
478 mi
Range
466 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
478 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
113.6 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
123.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
864 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
