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 0.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3
58.5
66.2
74.8
56.8
67.6
78.5
66.2 in
Width
67.6 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56.8 in
97.2
156.3
96.5
156
156.3 in
Length
156 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3521 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.69 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
204 hp
Citroen DS 3
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
203 lb‑ft
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
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
37 mpg
Citroen DS 3
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
