The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 17)
€ 13,000

€ 19,400

€ 13,000
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 considerably. The VW Polo 1.0 MPI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
56.9
68.9
77.3
60
68
78.2
68.9 in
Width
68 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
56.9 in
Height
60 in
100.4
159.6
97.1
155.2
159.6 in
Length
155.2 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3642 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.73 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
AW
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
98 hp
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
102 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
15.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
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38.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.09 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.06 lb/hp
26.09 lb/hp
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
69 mpg
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
40 mpg
city
62 mpg
57 mpg
highway
74 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
529 mi
Range
823 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
823 mi
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Environmental Impact
89 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 Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
70 kWh
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data