The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP (10 - 11) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)

€ 18,500
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP (10 - 11) Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
€ 16,500
 VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT.
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP (10 - 11)
67.5
78.5
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 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
57.6 in
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP (10 - 11)
96.5
155.4
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
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 BMT
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3492 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.86 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)

General

Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
91 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
170 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
27.98 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
59 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
51 mpg
69 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
699 mi
Range
756 mi
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
699 mi
756 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
76.1 kWh
Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
82.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 3 HDi 90 FAP
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft