The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
€ 19,900
€ 17,700
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,700
ⓘ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 90 FAP is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g.
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
57.4
67.5
78.5
57.7
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 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 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3532 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.86 %
General
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
91 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
170 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Performance
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
112 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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28.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.26 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
28.1 lb/hp
34.26 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
67 mpg
69 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
57 mpg
city
57 mpg
76 mpg
highway
78 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
799 mi
Range
823 mi
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
799 mi
823 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
70 kWh
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
71.9 kWh
70 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
