The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 13,400
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,400
ⓘ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 GTI is 1.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Citroen C3 1.4.
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 1.4
57.2
66.2
74.8
60
68
78.2
66.2 in
Width
68 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
57.2 in
Height
60 in
97.2
156.5
97.1
155.2
156.5 in
Length
155.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 1.4
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3371 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
8.19 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 1.4
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
72 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
72 hp
Citroen C3 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 1.4
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 1.4
142 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 1.4
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 1.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
39 mpg
Citroen C3 1.4
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
474 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
518 mi
Citroen C3 1.4
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
Citroen C3 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
