Citroen C3 2013 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 engine produces 7 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 94 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.94 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
| Citroen C3 is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C3 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 952 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C3 has 20 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Citroen C3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`511 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 6000 | |
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