The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82 ETG (14 - 14) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 16,400

€ 33,900

€ 16,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82 is 2 inches shorter and 1.3 inches wider.
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo R WRC
57.4
67.5
78.5
57.4
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
96.5
155.4
97.1
157.5
155.4 in
Length
157.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo R WRC
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3422 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
593 lb
20.32 %

General
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo R WRC
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo R WRC
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
81 hp
217 hp
VW Polo R WRC
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Polo R WRC
Performance
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo R WRC
109 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
14.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
656 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo R WRC
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
28.72 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
57 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
52 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
758 mi
Range
373 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
758 mi
373 mi
VW Polo R WRC
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).
142.1 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
77.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
VW Polo R WRC
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft