The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 VTi 120 (10 - 13)
€ 16,300
€ 16,900
€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘ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 BMT is 1.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Citroen C3 VTi 120.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen C3 VTi 120
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 BMT
Citroen C3 VTi 120
2441 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3481 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
8.89 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen C3 VTi 120
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
89 hp
118 hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen C3 VTi 120
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
27.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
27.43 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
40 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
570 mi
526 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 BMT
92.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen C3 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
