The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 15,500
€ 22,300
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT.
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
160.5
155.4 in
Length
160.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
14.76 %
General
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
108 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.52 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
28.58 lb/hp
30.52 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
57 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
690 mi
Range
682 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
682 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
