The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 VTi 120 (10 - 13)
€ 22,900

€ 16,900

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘ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 VTi 120.
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
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 VTi 120
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3481 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.25 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
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 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
118 hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 VTi 120
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
40 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
474 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
526 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
3
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