The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
€ 13,700
€ 31,200
€ 13,700
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 1.2 is 0.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3.
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen DS 3
58.5
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
58.5 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 1.2
Citroen DS 3
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3521 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
13.94 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen DS 3
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 hp
204 hp
Citroen DS 3
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
203 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen DS 3
103 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3
▶ REPLAY
34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
37 mpg
Citroen DS 3
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
508 mi
Range
485 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
485 mi
Citroen DS 3
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.2
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
