2003 Citroen C3 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C3 and 2003 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Polo (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 216 kg more than 2003 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Citroen C3 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Polo. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Polo. 2003 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C3 | 2003 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C3 | Polo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
