The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT (15 - 17) vs. Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
€ 21,500
€ 31,200
€ 21,500
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 slightly. The VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT is 4.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3.
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
160.5
96.5
156
160.5 in
Length
156 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Citroen DS 3
2676 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3521 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
2.09 %
General
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Citroen DS 3
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Citroen DS 3
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
104 hp
204 hp
Citroen DS 3
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
203 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Citroen DS 3
116 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3
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25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
25.73 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
57 mpg
37 mpg
Citroen DS 3
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
682 mi
Range
485 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
682 mi
485 mi
Citroen DS 3
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.4 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Citroen DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
917 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
