The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) vs. Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
€ 18,400

€ 31,200

€ 18,400
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 Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 0.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Citroen DS 3
57.2
66.2
74.8
56.8
67.6
78.5
66.2 in
Width
67.6 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.2 in
Height
56.8 in
97.2
156.3
96.5
156
156.3 in
Length
156 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Citroen DS 3
2511 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3521 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
8.16 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Citroen DS 3
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
94 hp
204 hp
Citroen DS 3
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
203 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Citroen DS 3
119 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 Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.71 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55 mpg
37 mpg
Citroen DS 3
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
651 mi
Range
485 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
651 mi
485 mi
Citroen DS 3
Environmental Impact
81.4 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 TSI BlueMotion
81.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Citroen DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data