The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 31,200
€ 21,000
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
56.8
67.6
78.5
56.9
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
96.5
156
100.4
159.6
156 in
Length
159.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.84 %
General
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Citroen DS 3
204 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3
203 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
13.4 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Citroen DS 3
37 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
485 mi
Range
638 mi
Citroen DS 3
485 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
Citroen DS 3
121.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
