The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
€ 13,000
€ 31,200
€ 13,000
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 VW Polo 1.0 MPI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen DS 3
56.9
68.9
77.3
56.8
67.6
78.5
68.9 in
Width
67.6 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.9 in
Height
56.8 in
100.4
159.6
96.5
156
159.6 in
Length
156 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen DS 3
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3521 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
10.9 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen DS 3
AW
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen DS 3
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
204 hp
Citroen DS 3
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
203 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen DS 3
102 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
15.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3
▶ REPLAY
38.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.06 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
37 mpg
Citroen DS 3
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
529 mi
Range
485 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
485 mi
Citroen DS 3
Environmental Impact
89 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 Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
121.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
