The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82 (11 - 13)
€ 19,200
€ 15,500
€ 19,200
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 TSI 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 TSI
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 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
2482 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3331 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.23 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
81 hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
118 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
▶ REPLAY
23.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.87 lb/hp
31.02 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
52 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
528 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
690 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 TSI
100.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 lb
Maximum Payload
818 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
