The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68 (12 - 13)
€ 18,300
€ 13,000
€ 18,300
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 slightly. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
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 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.92 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
67 hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
112 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.34 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
37.34 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
55 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
46 mpg
city
46 mpg
65 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
723 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
81.4 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
