The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
€ 19,700
€ 31,200
€ 19,700
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 1.6 TDI is 0.8 cm longer, 3.5 cm narrower and 4.2 cm taller than the Citroen DS 3.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3
1485
1682
1901
1443
1717
1994
1682 mm
Width
1717 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1994 mm
1485 mm
Height
1443 mm
2470
3970
2452
3962
3970 mm
Length
3962 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2452 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3
1157 kg
Kerb Weight
1240 kg
1650 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1597 kg
Weight Difference:
83 kg
6.69 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
204 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
204 bhp
Citroen DS 3
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
275 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
230 NM
275 NM
Citroen DS 3
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3
▶ REPLAY
13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.08 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
13 kg/bhp
6.08 kg/bhp
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
66 mpg
44 mpg
Citroen DS 3
54 mpg
city
32 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
651 mi
Range
485 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
485 mi
Citroen DS 3
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
493 kg
Maximum Payload
357 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
285 L
952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
