The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19)
€ 19,900
€ 13,700
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘ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 MPI.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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 MPI
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
3.35 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
S
Generation
AW
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.75 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
38.75 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
471 mi
Range
518 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
90.9 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
