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Citroen Holidays vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (43,100 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Holidays or VW Polo?

Citroen Holidays vs VW Polo: Key differences

Citroen Holidays

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VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Holidays

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Polo is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Citroen Holidays costs 43,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,847 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Polo uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen Holidays with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Polo offers somewhat more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Holidays delivers a bit more torque with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Polo offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is considerably lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 1,195 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Holidays carries significantly more – 762 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 305 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £17,300
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VW Polo

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
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Citroen Holidays

The Citroën Holidays wraps the brand's cheerful French charm into a holiday-ready package, with cosy, flexible interiors and styling that makes every errand feel like the start of a mini break. It won't thrill the petrolhead, but as a clever, easygoing companion for family getaways and weekend escapes it delivers exactly what most buyers want: comfort, personality and a mischievous sense of fun.

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VW Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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Reviews VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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Michel
13 Jun 2026, 15:24:46

Nice, spacious car with many options available (panoramic roof and travel assist).

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Citroen Holidays
VW Polo

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,100 - 45,700 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
185 - 192 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,338 - 2,368 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
732 - 762 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 180 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 400 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 132 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Citroen Holidays have?

The Citroen Holidays is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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