The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 THP 150 (10 - 11) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,300
€ 18,700
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen DS 3 THP 150 is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
57.4
67.5
78.5
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
96.5
155.4
100.4
159.6
155.4 in
Length
159.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.83 %
General
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
154 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.67 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
17.75 lb/hp
27.67 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
35 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
464 mi
Range
541 mi
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
464 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
87.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
127 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
