The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 HDi 70 (13 - 15)
€ 13,700
€ 14,800
€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.2 is 1.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Citroen C3 HDi 70.
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen C3 HDi 70
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 HDi 70
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3320 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
8.34 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen C3 HDi 70
6R
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 1.2
Citroen C3 HDi 70
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 hp
67 hp
Citroen C3 HDi 70
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 HDi 70
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen C3 HDi 70
103 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 HDi 70
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34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.3 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
38.3 lb/hp
Citroen C3 HDi 70
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen C3 HDi 70
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
62 mpg
Citroen C3 HDi 70
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
736 mi
Citroen C3 HDi 70
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Citroen C3 HDi 70
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen C3 HDi 70
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
754 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
