The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP EGS6 (12 - 14) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 20,600
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP EGS6 (12 - 14) Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
€ 22,900
 VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) VW Polo GTI
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo GTI
57.4
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP EGS6 (12 - 14)
67.5
78.5
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP EGS6 (12 - 14)
96.5
155.4
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
97.2
156.5
155.4 in
Length
156.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo GTI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3547 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP EGS6 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
8.19 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

General

Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo GTI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
91 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo GTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
28.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
28.22 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
62 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
736 mi
Range
474 mi
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
736 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 3 e-HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft