The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
€ 31,200
€ 25,200
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen DS 3 is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI OPF.
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo GTI OPF
56.8
67.6
78.5
56.6
68.9
77.3
67.6 in
Width
68.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
56.8 in
Height
56.6 in
96.5
156
100.4
160.1
156 in
Length
160.1 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo GTI OPF
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.5 %
General
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo GTI OPF
S
Generation
AW
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo GTI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen DS 3
204 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3
203 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI OPF
Performance
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo GTI OPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI OPF
▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
13.4 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Citroen DS 3
37 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
485 mi
Range
408 mi
Citroen DS 3
485 mi
408 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
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).
115.6 kWh
Citroen DS 3
121.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3
VW Polo GTI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
