The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 1.1 (10 - 12)
€ 16,700

€ 12,800

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,800
ⓘ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 TSI is 2.9 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the Citroen C3 1.1.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 1.1
1485
1682
1901
1524
1728
1986
1682 mm
Width
1728 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1986 mm
1485 mm
Height
1524 mm
2470
3970
2466
3941
3970 mm
Length
3941 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2466 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 1.1
1102 kg
Kerb Weight
1164 kg
1580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1527 kg

Weight Difference:
62 kg
5.33 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 1.1
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 1.1
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1124 CC
89 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
59 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
89 bhp
59 bhp
Citroen C3 1.1
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
94 NM
at 3300 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
160 NM
94 NM
Citroen C3 1.1
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 1.1
113 mph
Maximum Speed
96 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
18.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
254 m
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 1.1
▶ REPLAY
12.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
12.38 kg/bhp
19.73 kg/bhp
Citroen C3 1.1
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 1.1
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
48 mpg
Citroen C3 1.1
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
548 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
548 mi
526 mi
Citroen C3 1.1
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Citroen C3 1.1
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 1.1
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
478 kg
Maximum Payload
363 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
300 L








952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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