The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 31,200
€ 18,200
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI.
Citroen DS 3
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
56.8
67.6
78.5
58.6
66.9
74.8
67.6 in
Width
66.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.8 in
Height
58.6 in
96.5
156
97.2
157
156 in
Length
157 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2553 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.62 %
General
Citroen DS 3
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Citroen DS 3
204 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3
203 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 3
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
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13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.69 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
13.4 lb/hp
28.69 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen DS 3
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
485 mi
Range
518 mi
Citroen DS 3
485 mi
518 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Citroen DS 3
121.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
