The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 EGS (11 - 14)
€ 19,100

€ 16,800

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 95.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
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 95
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3435 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.11 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
104 hp
94 hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
▶ REPLAY
24.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.5 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
24.69 lb/hp
28.5 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
43 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
565 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
756 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data