The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI (10 - 13) vs. Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 19,100
€ 13,400
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,400
ⓘ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 VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI is 1.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Citroen C3 1.4.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Citroen C3 1.4
58.6
66.9
74.8
60
68
78.2
66.9 in
Width
68 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
58.6 in
Height
60 in
97.2
157
97.1
155.2
157 in
Length
155.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Citroen C3 1.4
2654 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3371 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
3.24 %
General
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Citroen C3 1.4
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Citroen C3 1.4
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
72 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
72 hp
Citroen C3 1.4
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 1.4
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Citroen C3 1.4
103 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 1.4
▶ REPLAY
35.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
35.86 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Citroen C3 1.4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
57 mpg
39 mpg
Citroen C3 1.4
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
682 mi
Range
518 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
682 mi
518 mi
Citroen C3 1.4
Environmental Impact
84.3 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
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
84.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
Citroen C3 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
Citroen C3 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
