The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 19,700
€ 19,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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
2566 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3499 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.58 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic 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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
36 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
45 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
651 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
471 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
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).
125 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 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
933 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
