Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Citroen C3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 17 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Citroen C3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1610 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1080 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: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Skoda Fabia | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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: | 3.97 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 3 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
952 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Polo has 20 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. This could mean that the Volkswagen Polo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`625 | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 5200 | |
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