The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) vs. Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68 (12 - 13)
€ 22,500
€ 13,000
€ 22,500
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 GTI is 1.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68.
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
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 PureTech VTi 68
2804 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
10.77 %
General
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
67 hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
147 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.34 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.84 lb/hp
37.34 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Polo GTI
39 mpg
55 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
466 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Polo GTI
466 mi
723 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 GTI
113.6 kWh
81.4 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
