The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 31,200
€ 19,200
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2482 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
9.18 %
General
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
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
Performance
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
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13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.87 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
13.4 lb/hp
23.87 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen DS 3
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
485 mi
Range
528 mi
Citroen DS 3
485 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 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).
100.4 kWh
Citroen DS 3
121.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
