The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 PureTech 68 (18 - 19)
€ 22,900
€ 12,200
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Citroen C3 PureTech 68.
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
57.2
66.2
74.8
58
68.9
72
66.2 in
Width
68.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
72 in
57.2 in
Height
58 in
97.2
156.5
100
157.3
156.5 in
Length
157.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2317 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
17.19 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
6R
Generation
B618
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 PureTech 68
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
67 hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
142 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
748 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.58 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
34.58 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
49 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
583 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
