The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 95 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 15,900
€ 13,000
€ 15,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen C3 VTi 95 is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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 95
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2685 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3474 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
9.27 %
General
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 95
94 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 95
100 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 95
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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28.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 95
28.56 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 95
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
536 mi
Range
529 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 95
536 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
89 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 95
109.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
789 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
