The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14)
€ 20,400

€ 15,500

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
58.6
66.9
74.8
57.4
67.5
78.5
66.9 in
Width
67.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.6 in
Height
57.4 in
97.2
157
96.5
155.4
157 in
Length
155.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3298 lb

Weight Difference:
395 lb
14.58 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
104 hp
81 hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
116 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
26.05 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
52 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
43 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
651 mi
Range
690 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
690 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
85.3 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
85.3 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data