The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 15,500
€ 15,300
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI.
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
57.4
67.5
78.5
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 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 1.2 TDI
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2496 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
7.25 %
General
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW Polo 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.73 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
28.58 lb/hp
33.73 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
43 mpg
city
51 mpg
60 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
690 mi
Range
736 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
