The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 VTi 120 Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 15,300
€ 19,800
€ 15,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Citroen C3 VTi 120.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
57.6
66.2
74.8
60
68
78.2
66.2 in
Width
68 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
57.6 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 TDI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2690 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3554 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
7.21 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
118 hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
106 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 120
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33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.8 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
22.8 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
36 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
71 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
478 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
864 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
