The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP EGS (12 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 18,200
€ 19,200
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 70 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 70 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 70 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2482 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.51 %
General
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 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
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
67 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.87 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
38 lb/hp
23.87 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
69 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
65 mpg
city
34 mpg
74 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
528 mi
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
823 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
70 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 70 FAP
70 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
