The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 3 THP 150 (10 - 11) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 20,300
Citroen DS 3 THP 150 (10 - 11) Citroen DS 3 THP 150
€ 23,700
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) VW Polo GTI
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

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 THP 150 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo GTI
57.4
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 THP 150 (10 - 11)
67.5
78.5
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 THP 150 (10 - 11)
96.5
155.4
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
97.2
156.5
155.4 in
Length
156.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo GTI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
Citroen DS 3 THP 150 (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.29 %
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)

General

Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
154 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo GTI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 THP 150

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

 REPLAY
17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
17.75 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
35 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
474 mi
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
464 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen DS 3 THP 150
127 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 3 THP 150
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft