The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP (10 - 11) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
€ 18,500

€ 16,500

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 HDi 90 FAP is 2.4 cm shorter, 3.3 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
1458
1715
1994
1462
1682
1901
1715 mm
Width
1682 mm
1994 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1458 mm
Height
1462 mm
2452
3948
2470
3972
3948 mm
Length
3972 mm
2452 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
1155 kg
Kerb Weight
1146 kg
1584 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg

Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.78 %

General
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
91 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
91 bhp
74 bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
230 NM
210 NM
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.49 kg/bhp
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
12.69 kg/bhp
15.49 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
71 mpg
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
58 mpg
city
63 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
699 mi
Range
736 mi
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
699 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
82.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
429 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L