The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 19,900
€ 21,000
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
10.65 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
47 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
471 mi
Range
638 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
