The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 17)
€ 20,500

€ 19,400

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 TSI is 1.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
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 TSI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
2593 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3642 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.35 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
98 hp
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
▶ REPLAY
24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.09 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
24.93 lb/hp
26.09 lb/hp
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
69 mpg
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
33 mpg
city
62 mpg
51 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
823 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
508 mi
823 mi
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
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).
70 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
70 kWh
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data