The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 18,800

€ 20,500

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 VTi 120 is 3.9 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
1458
1715
1994
1488
1698
1901
1715 mm
Width
1698 mm
1994 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1458 mm
Height
1488 mm
2452
3948
2469
3987
3948 mm
Length
3987 mm
2452 mm
Wheelbase
2469 mm
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
1150 kg
Kerb Weight
1176 kg
1554 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1620 kg

Weight Difference:
26 kg
2.21 %

General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
160 NM
175 NM
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 kg/bhp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
9.75 kg/bhp
11.31 kg/bhp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
50 mpg
51 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
545 mi
Range
508 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
508 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
104.1 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
404 kg
Maximum Payload
444 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L