The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82 ETG (14 - 14) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 16,400
€ 17,500
€ 16,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 PureTech e-VTi 82 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
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 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3422 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
8.82 %
General
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
81 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
656 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
28.72 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
57 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
46 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
758 mi
Range
665 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
758 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
77.7 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 PureTech e-VTi 82
77.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
