The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 BMT (10 - 14) vs. Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14)
€ 14,200
€ 18,800
€ 14,200
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 a little. The VW Polo 1.2 BMT is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3 VTi 120.
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
57.7
66.2
74.8
57.4
67.5
78.5
66.2 in
Width
67.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
97.2
156.3
96.5
155.4
156.3 in
Length
155.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
2363 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3426 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
6.78 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
69 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
83 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
103 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
34.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
34.25 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
45 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
537 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
537 mi
545 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
108 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
98.5 kWh
108 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
