The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 31,200
€ 13,000
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
56.8
67.6
78.5
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.6 in
Width
68.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
56.8 in
Height
56.9 in
96.5
156
100.4
159.6
156 in
Length
159.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
10.9 %
General
Citroen DS 3
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
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Citroen DS 3
204 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen DS 3
203 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
13.4 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Citroen DS 3
37 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
485 mi
Range
529 mi
Citroen DS 3
485 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
89 kWh
Citroen DS 3
121.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
