The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 (10 - 12)
€ 16,000

€ 15,700

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,700
ⓘ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 TDI is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3 VTi 95.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
57.6
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
57.6 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 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2632 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3422 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
5.2 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
94 hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
106 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
▶ REPLAY
33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
28 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
536 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
789 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data