The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 15,700
€ 19,400
€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 95 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 95
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2632 lb
Curb Weight
2504 lb
3422 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.86 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
94 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
100 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
28 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
41 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
536 mi
Range
559 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
536 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
94.8 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
109.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
789 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
