The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 19,900
€ 15,500
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 2.2 cm shorter, 3.3 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1458
1715
1994
1485
1682
1901
1715 mm
Width
1682 mm
1994 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1458 mm
Height
1485 mm
2452
3948
2470
3970
3948 mm
Length
3970 mm
2452 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1164 kg
Kerb Weight
1157 kg
1587 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
7 kg
0.6 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 bhp
74 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
195 NM
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
160 NM
195 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.64 kg/bhp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
9.86 kg/bhp
15.64 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
43 mpg
67 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
55 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
471 mi
Range
665 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
