The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 110 FAP (11 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 26,200

€ 18,100

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 110 FAP is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 110 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
57.4
67.5
78.5
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
96.5
155.4
97.2
156.3
155.4 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 110 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2769 lb
Curb Weight
2489 lb
3633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
10.11 %

General
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 110 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 110 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
110 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 110 FAP
110 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 110 FAP
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 110 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 110 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 110 FAP
25.17 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 110 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 110 FAP
60 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
717 mi
Range
528 mi
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 110 FAP
717 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 110 FAP
80.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 110 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
864 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft