The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 95 EGS (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 16,700
€ 19,700
€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2692 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
5.24 %
General
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 95
94 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 95
100 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 95
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 95
28.64 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 95
43 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
565 mi
Range
651 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 95
565 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 95
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
