The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 VTi 120 (13 - 14)
€ 17,500
€ 18,700
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 VTi 120.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3481 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.78 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
118 hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 120
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28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
545 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
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).
108 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
108 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
