The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.4 (10 - 14)
€ 15,500
€ 17,800
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 VTi 82 is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.4.
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.4
57.4
67.5
78.5
58.6
66.9
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
96.5
155.4
97.2
157
155.4 in
Length
157 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.4
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2485 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
6.84 %
General
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
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
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
84 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.4
Performance
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.4
108 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.4
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.58 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
28.58 lb/hp
29.58 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
39 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.4
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
690 mi
Range
459 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
459 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
115.6 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
