The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. Citroen C3 1.1 (10 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 12,800
€ 24,800
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 GTI is 1.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the Citroen C3 1.1.
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 1.1
57.1
66.2
74.8
60
68
78.2
66.2 in
Width
68 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
57.1 in
Height
60 in
97.2
156.8
97.1
155.2
156.8 in
Length
155.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 1.1
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3366 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
9.07 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 1.1
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 1.1
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
59 hp
Citroen C3 1.1
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 1.1
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 1.1
147 mph
Maximum Speed
96 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
18.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
833 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 1.1
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
43.49 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
43.49 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.1
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 1.1
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
40 mpg
Citroen C3 1.1
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
500 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
526 mi
Citroen C3 1.1
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 GTI
106.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Citroen C3 1.1
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 1.1
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
800 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
