The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG (12 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 17,900
€ 16,000
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
57.4
67.5
78.5
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 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 TDI
2632 lb
Curb Weight
2496 lb
3422 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
5.2 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
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
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
94 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
100 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.73 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
28 lb/hp
33.73 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
29 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
36 mpg
highway
71 mpg
8.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
253 mi
Range
736 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
253 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
119.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
789 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
