The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..)
€ 18,800

€ 18,000

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 VTi 120 is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
57.4
67.5
78.5
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
96.5
155.4
100.4
159.6
155.4 in
Length
159.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2524 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.43 %

General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
545 mi
Range
541 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
87.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft