The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17)

€ 31,200
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) Citroen DS 3
€ 16,900
 VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900

ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56.8
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
67.6
78.5
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
67.6 in
Width
66.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.8 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
96.5
156
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17)
97.2
156.3
156 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3439 lb
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
10.39 %
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17)

General

Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 3
204 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3
203 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
146 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
13.4 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Citroen DS 3
37 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
48 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
665 mi
Citroen DS 3
485 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
79.5 kWh
Citroen DS 3
121.2 kWh
79.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft