The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 (09 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68 (12 - 13)
€ 15,500
€ 13,000
€ 15,500
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 1.4 is 1.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68.
VW Polo 1.4
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 1.4
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
2359 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.71 %
General
VW Polo 1.4
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
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 1.4
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
84 hp
67 hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
97 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Performance
VW Polo 1.4
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
110 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
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28.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.34 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
28.08 lb/hp
37.34 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
40 mpg
55 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
474 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Polo 1.4
474 mi
723 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.4
111.8 kWh
81.4 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
