The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
€ 20,500
€ 31,200
€ 20,500
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 an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3
58.6
66.9
74.8
56.8
67.6
78.5
66.9 in
Width
67.6 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.6 in
Height
56.8 in
97.2
157
96.5
156
157 in
Length
156 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3
2593 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3521 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
5.16 %
General
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
204 hp
Citroen DS 3
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
203 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3
▶ REPLAY
24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
24.93 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
37 mpg
Citroen DS 3
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
