The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Citroen C3 1.1 (10 - 12)
€ 14,800
€ 12,800
€ 14,800
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 1.6 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Citroen C3 1.1.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 1.1
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3366 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.58 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 1.1
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 1.1
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
74 hp
59 hp
Citroen C3 1.1
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
144 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 1.1
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 1.1
106 mph
Maximum Speed
96 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
18.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
833 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 1.1
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34.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
43.49 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
34.47 lb/hp
43.49 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.1
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 1.1
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
40 mpg
Citroen C3 1.1
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
526 mi
Citroen C3 1.1
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Citroen C3 1.1
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 1.1
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
800 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
