The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14)
€ 15,500
€ 18,800
€ 15,500
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 1.6 TDI is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3 VTi 120.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
58.5
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
58.5 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 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3426 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.59 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
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 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
74 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
144 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
106 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
34.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
34.47 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
545 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
108 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
108 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
