The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
€ 31,200
€ 16,500
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 1 cm shorter, 3.5 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
1443
1717
1994
1462
1682
1901
1717 mm
Width
1682 mm
1994 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1443 mm
Height
1462 mm
2452
3962
2470
3972
3962 mm
Length
3972 mm
2452 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
1240 kg
Kerb Weight
1146 kg
1597 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
94 kg
7.58 %
General
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
204 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Citroen DS 3
204 bhp
74 bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
275 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3
275 NM
210 NM
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.49 kg/bhp
Citroen DS 3
6.08 kg/bhp
15.49 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Citroen DS 3
44 mpg
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
32 mpg
city
63 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
485 mi
Range
736 mi
Citroen DS 3
485 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
357 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
