The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 17)
€ 22,900
€ 19,400
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 BlueHDi 100.
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
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 BlueHDi 100
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3642 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
8.58 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
98 hp
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.09 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
26.09 lb/hp
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
69 mpg
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
31 mpg
city
62 mpg
46 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
823 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
823 mi
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
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).
70 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
70 kWh
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
