The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. Citroen C3 VTi 120 Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 19,800
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 VTi 120.
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
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 VTi 120
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2690 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3554 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.68 %
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
118 hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 120
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.8 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
22.8 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
36 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
500 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
478 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
106.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Citroen C3 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
864 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
