The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP (10 - 11) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 18,500
€ 15,500
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3492 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.16 %
General
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
91 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
170 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.47 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
27.98 lb/hp
34.47 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
59 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
46 mpg
69 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
699 mi
Range
665 mi
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
699 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 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).
86.4 kWh
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
