The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 31,200
€ 19,400
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 1.7 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
56.8
67.6
78.5
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.6 in
Width
66.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.8 in
Height
58.5 in
96.5
156
97.2
156.3
156 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2504 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
8.38 %
General
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 3
204 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Citroen DS 3
203 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
13.4 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Citroen DS 3
37 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
485 mi
Range
559 mi
Citroen DS 3
485 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Citroen DS 3
121.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
