The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP EGS (12 - 14) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 18,200
€ 13,000
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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.
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
VW Polo 1.2
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
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
7.62 %
General
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
VW Polo 1.2
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
67 hp
69 hp
VW Polo 1.2
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
118 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
VW Polo 1.2
103 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
▶ REPLAY
38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.09 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
38 lb/hp
34.09 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
69 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
65 mpg
city
32 mpg
74 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
508 mi
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
823 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
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).
104.1 kWh
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
70 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 70 FAP
VW Polo 1.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
