The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..) vs. Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14)
€ 14,300
€ 18,800
€ 14,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 Polo 1.0 MPI is 4.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Citroen DS 3 VTi 120.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
56.9
68.9
77.3
57.4
67.5
78.5
68.9 in
Width
67.5 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.9 in
Height
57.4 in
100.4
159.6
96.5
155.4
159.6 in
Length
155.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3426 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.17 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
79 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
106 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
15.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
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31.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
31.39 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
545 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
108 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
108 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
