The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 31,200
€ 17,500
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.69 %
General
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen DS 3
204 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3
203 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
13.4 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Citroen DS 3
37 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
485 mi
Range
665 mi
Citroen DS 3
485 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 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).
86.4 kWh
Citroen DS 3
121.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
