The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82 ETG (14 - 14) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 16,400
€ 23,700
€ 16,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo GTI
57.4
67.5
78.5
57.2
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.2 in
96.5
155.4
97.2
156.5
155.4 in
Length
156.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo GTI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3422 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
16.87 %
General
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo GTI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
81 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo GTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
14.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
656 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
28.72 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
57 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
758 mi
Range
474 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
758 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
77.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
