Citroen C1 2014 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Citroen C1) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Polo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C1 engine produces 21 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Citroen C1 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C1 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C1 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C1 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Polo can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Polo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Citroen C1 2014 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.44 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Citroen C1 is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen C1 is 53 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C1 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 196 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
780 litres | 952 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Citroen C1 has 84 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 172 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C1 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Citroen C1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`240 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Polo scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Polo scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C1 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 6200 | |
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