Volkswagen Polo 2001 vs Citroen C3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 61 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 94 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 4 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 5 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1150 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Polo has 35 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Citroen C3. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`463 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Citroen C3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Citroen C3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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