The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 18,800
€ 24,000
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 slightly. The VW Polo GTI is 4.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Citroen DS 3 VTi 120.
VW Polo GTI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
56.6
68.9
77.3
57.4
67.5
78.5
68.9 in
Width
67.5 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.6 in
Height
57.4 in
100.4
160.1
96.5
155.4
160.1 in
Length
155.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3426 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
15.13 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
AW
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
421 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
545 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 GTI
111.8 kWh
108 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
