The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 1.1 (10 - 12)
€ 16,900
€ 12,800
€ 16,900
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 1.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Citroen C3 1.1.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 1.1
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 1.1
2399 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3366 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
6.55 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 1.1
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 1.1
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
1.1 L / 54 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
59 hp
Citroen C3 1.1
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 1.1
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 1.1
118 mph
Maximum Speed
96 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
18.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
833 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 1.1
▶ REPLAY
23.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
43.49 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.07 lb/hp
43.49 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.1
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 1.1
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
40 mpg
Citroen C3 1.1
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
528 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
526 mi
Citroen C3 1.1
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Citroen C3 1.1
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen C3 1.1
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
800 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
