The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 95 EGS (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 16,700
€ 22,900
€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo GTI
60
68
78.2
57.2
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.2 in
97.1
155.2
97.2
156.5
155.2 in
Length
156.5 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo GTI
2692 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.79 %
General
Citroen C3 VTi 95
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
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 95
94 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 95
100 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo GTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 95
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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28.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 95
28.64 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 95
43 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
565 mi
Range
474 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 95
565 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 95
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 VTi 95
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
