The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 THP 150 (10 - 11) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,300
€ 19,400
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 THP 150 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 THP 150
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2504 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
8.38 %
General
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
S
Generation
6R
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
154 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
17.75 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
35 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
464 mi
Range
559 mi
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
464 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
127 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
