Citroen C3 2002 vs Volkswagen Polo 2001

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Citroen C3
2002 - 2005
Volkswagen Polo
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.1 - 1.61.2 - 1.9

Performance

Power: 61 - 110 HP55 - 100 HP
Torque: 94 - 200 NM106 - 240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.7 - 17.7 seconds10.7 - 17.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.2 - 7.14.5 - 7.4
Citroen C3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Polo. On average, Citroen C3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo.
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Dimensions

Length: 3.85 m3.90 m
Width: 1.67 m1.65 m
Height: 1.52 m1.46 m
Citroen C3 is 5 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C3 is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 305 litres270 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1150 litres1030 litres
Citroen C3 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C3 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The Volkswagen Polo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 120 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`502~ 1`530
Safety:
Quality:
below average

average
Average price (€): 12001200
Pros and Cons: Citroen C3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
Volkswagen Polo has
  • fewer faults
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