The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14)
€ 15,900
€ 18,800
€ 15,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3 VTi 120.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
2429 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3426 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
4.18 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
27.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
27.29 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
548 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
548 mi
545 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
108 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
108 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
