The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 (10 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14)
€ 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 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2632 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3422 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.67 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
94 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
100 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
114 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
28 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
536 mi
Range
425 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
536 mi
425 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
112 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
109.9 kWh
112 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
789 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
