The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 17,900

€ 19,900

€ 17,900
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 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3 VTi 120.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
57.4 in
97.2
156.4
96.5
155.4
156.4 in
Length
155.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
2511 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3499 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.14 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
89 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
28.21 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
36 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
608 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
608 mi
471 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
87.2 kWh
125 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data