Citroën C3 I or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

2002–2009 vs 2001–2009 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: C3 I 3,850 mm, Polo IV (9N) 3,916 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: C3 I 305 l, Polo IV (9N) 270 l.
Lowest consumption: C3 I 4.2 l/100 km, Polo IV (9N) 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: C3 I 44–80 kW, Polo IV (9N) 40–110 kW.
Standard equipment: C3 I 15 items (X), Polo IV (9N) 17 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Polo IV (9N) from €7,000 (1 listing); no C3 I is listed right now.

Citroën C3 I2002–2009 · 12 engines · X, SX, Exclusive, AttractionSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)2001–2009 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, SportlineSpecifications →1 listing from €7,000 →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën C3 I2002–2009no listings	Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)2001–20091 listing · from €7,000
Dimensions
Length	Length3,850 mm	Length3,897 mm–3,916 mm
Width	Width1,667 mm	Width1,650 mm
Height	Height1,519 mm	Height1,465 mm–1,467 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,460 mm	Wheelbase2,460 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance100 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume305 l	Trunk volume270 l
Curb weight	Curb weight980 kg–1,150 kg	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,173 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l–47 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2009	Production years2001–2009
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines10
Power	Power44–80 kW (60–109 hp)	Power40–110 kW (54–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.6	Displacement (l)1.2–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.4 HDi 70 SensoDrive	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI 80
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.2 s · 1.6 HDi 110 FAP	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 1.8 T GTI
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsX · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · X	Items in the base trim17 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim29 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort2 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€7,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën C3 I or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 3,916 mm, Citroën C3 I 3,850 mm (a 66 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,460 vs 2,460 mm. Boot: 270 vs 305 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën C3 I or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

The most frugal Citroën C3 I uses 4.2 l/100 km (1.4 HDi 70 SensoDrive); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 4.5 l/100 km (1.4 TDI 80).

Which is more powerful — Citroën C3 I or Volkswagen Polo IV (9N)?

The strongest Citroën C3 I makes 80 kW (109 hp) (1.6 16V 110); the strongest Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T GTI).

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