The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19) vs. Citroen C3 VTi 120 Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 13,700
€ 19,800
€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 VTi 120.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
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 VTi 120
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2690 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3554 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.77 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
AW
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
118 hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
102 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
38.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.8 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.75 lb/hp
22.8 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
36 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
478 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
864 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
