The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 19,900
€ 20,400
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
67.5
78.5
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
96.5
155.4
97.2
156.4
155.4 in
Length
156.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.08 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
108 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.74 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
23.74 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
471 mi
Range
595 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
595 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
89 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
