The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG (12 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 17,900
€ 13,200
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,200
ⓘ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 LPG is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
VW Polo 1.2
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 LPG
VW Polo 1.2
2632 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3422 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
10.64 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
VW Polo 1.2
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
94 hp
59 hp
VW Polo 1.2
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
100 lb‑ft
80 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
VW Polo 1.2
113 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
▶ REPLAY
28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.86 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
28 lb/hp
39.86 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
52 mpg
8.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
253 mi
Range
508 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
253 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
VW Polo 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
789 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
