The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP (10 - 11) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 18,500
€ 21,000
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
57.4
67.5
78.5
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
96.5
155.4
100.4
159.6
155.4 in
Length
159.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3492 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
11.35 %
General
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
91 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
27.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
27.98 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
59 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
48 mpg
city
53 mpg
69 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
699 mi
Range
638 mi
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
699 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
82.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
