The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
€ 19,600

€ 31,200

€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI is 2.5 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 4.5 cm taller than the Citroen DS 3.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3
1488
1698
1901
1443
1717
1994
1698 mm
Width
1717 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1994 mm
1488 mm
Height
1443 mm
2469
3987
2452
3962
3987 mm
Length
3962 mm
2469 mm
Wheelbase
2452 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3
1190 kg
Kerb Weight
1240 kg
1630 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1597 kg

Weight Difference:
50 kg
4.03 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
89 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
204 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
89 bhp
204 bhp
Citroen DS 3
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
275 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
160 NM
275 NM
Citroen DS 3
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3
111 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3
▶ REPLAY
13.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.08 kg/bhp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
13.37 kg/bhp
6.08 kg/bhp
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
44 mpg
Citroen DS 3
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
508 mi
Range
485 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
508 mi
485 mi
Citroen DS 3
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
121.2 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
357 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
285 L







952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data