The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82 (13 - 14)
€ 18,400

€ 17,000

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 TSI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
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 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3331 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.3 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
AW
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
114 hp
81 hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
124 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
▶ REPLAY
22.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
22.33 lb/hp
31.02 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
52 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
541 mi
690 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
85.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
85.3 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
818 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data