The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 19,900
€ 18,200
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2553 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.51 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.69 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
28.69 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
471 mi
Range
518 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
518 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
102.4 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
