The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 THP 155 (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 21,800
€ 14,300
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen DS 3 THP 155 is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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 155
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.43 %
General
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DSG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
154 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
177 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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16.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
16.68 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
536 mi
Range
518 mi
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
536 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
90.9 kWh
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
109.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
