Citroen C3 2013 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Citroen C3 engine produces 2 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1470 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1610 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1080 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.94 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
| Citroen C3 is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 280 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`625 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 4000 | |
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