The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82 (11 - 13)
€ 13,200
€ 15,500
€ 13,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 Polo 1.2 is 1.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82.
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
58.5
66.2
74.8
60
68
78.2
66.2 in
Width
68 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
58.5 in
Height
60 in
97.2
156.3
97.1
155.2
156.3 in
Length
155.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3331 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
6.41 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
6R
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
59 hp
81 hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
80 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
98 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
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39.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
39.86 lb/hp
31.02 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
52 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
508 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
690 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
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).
85.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
85.3 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
818 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
