2011 Citroen C1 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Citroen C1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Citroen C1 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (3 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C1 (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C1 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 267 kg more than 2011 Citroen C1.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Polo (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Citroen C1 | 2012 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C1 | Polo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
