The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
€ 17,100
€ 31,200
€ 17,100
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 BiFuel is 0.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3.
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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 BiFuel
Citroen DS 3
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3521 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
8.23 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Citroen DS 3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Citroen DS 3
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CNK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
81 hp
204 hp
Citroen DS 3
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
107 lb‑ft
203 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Citroen DS 3
108 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3
▶ REPLAY
30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
39 mpg
37 mpg
Citroen DS 3
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
466 mi
Range
485 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
466 mi
485 mi
Citroen DS 3
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
113.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Citroen DS 3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
