The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14)
€ 19,900
€ 17,900
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4
57.4
67.5
78.5
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
96.5
155.4
97.2
156.3
155.4 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2359 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
8.07 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4
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 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
84 hp
VW Polo 1.4
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.08 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
28.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
471 mi
Range
482 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
482 mi
VW Polo 1.4
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).
109.9 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
