The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
€ 15,700
€ 17,900
€ 15,700
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 95 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
67.5
78.5
57.3
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
2632 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3422 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.43 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
94 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
100 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.7 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
28 lb/hp
34.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
41 mpg
76 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
59 mpg
49 mpg
highway
90 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
536 mi
Range
902 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
536 mi
902 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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).
63.7 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
109.9 kWh
63.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
789 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
