2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (151 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C3 | Polo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |