The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..) vs. Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
€ 19,500

€ 31,200

€ 19,500
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 VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Citroen DS 3
56.9
68.9
77.3
56.8
67.6
78.5
68.9 in
Width
67.6 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.9 in
Height
56.8 in
100.4
159.6
96.5
156
159.6 in
Length
156 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Citroen DS 3
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3521 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.12 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Citroen DS 3
AW
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Citroen DS 3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 hp
204 hp
Citroen DS 3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
203 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Citroen DS 3
115 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3
▶ REPLAY
30.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
30.02 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
64 mpg
37 mpg
Citroen DS 3
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
672 mi
Range
485 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
672 mi
485 mi
Citroen DS 3
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 SCR
76.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Citroen DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data