The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - ..)

€ 31,200
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) Citroen DS 3
€ 19,500
 VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - ..) VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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 TSI OPF.
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
56.8
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
67.6
78.5
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
96.5
156
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - ..)
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 TSI OPF
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.83 %
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - ..)

General

Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKL*
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 OPF
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen DS 3
203 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Citroen DS 3
37 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
529 mi
Citroen DS 3
485 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
89 kWh
Citroen DS 3
121.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft