The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 18,800

€ 21,200

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
57.4
67.5
78.5
58.6
66.9
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
96.5
155.4
97.2
157
155.4 in
Length
157 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2751 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.85 %

General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.91 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
30.91 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
608 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
608 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
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).
94.6 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
996 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft