The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..) vs. Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 19,500
€ 13,400
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR is 4.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Citroen C3 1.4.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Citroen C3 1.4
56.9
68.9
77.3
60
68
78.2
68.9 in
Width
68 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
56.9 in
Height
60 in
100.4
159.6
97.1
155.2
159.6 in
Length
155.2 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Citroen C3 1.4
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3371 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Citroen C3 1.4
AW
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 SCR
Citroen C3 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
72 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 hp
72 hp
Citroen C3 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Citroen C3 1.4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 1.4
▶ REPLAY
30.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
30.02 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Citroen C3 1.4
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
64 mpg
39 mpg
Citroen C3 1.4
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
47 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
672 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
672 mi
518 mi
Citroen C3 1.4
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Citroen C3 1.4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Citroen C3 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
