The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68 (12 - 13)
€ 18,700

€ 13,000

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 68.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
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 68
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.81 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
AW
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
94 hp
67 hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
116 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
▶ REPLAY
27.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.34 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
27.67 lb/hp
37.34 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
55 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
541 mi
723 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
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).
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
81.4 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data