The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 15,500
€ 19,700
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 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 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 VTi 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
9.25 %
General
Citroen DS 3 PureTech 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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 PureTech 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 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 VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
28.58 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
690 mi
Range
651 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
