The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 95 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 15,900
€ 16,700
€ 15,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 95 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 95
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2685 lb
Curb Weight
2429 lb
3474 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
9.53 %
General
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
S
Generation
6R
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 95
94 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 95
100 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 95
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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28.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 95
28.56 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 95
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
536 mi
Range
548 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 95
536 mi
548 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
96.6 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 95
109.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
789 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
