The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) vs. Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14)
€ 33,900
€ 15,500
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Polo R WRC is 2 inches longer and 1.3 inches narrower.
VW Polo R WRC
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
97.1
157.5
96.5
155.4
157.5 in
Length
155.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo R WRC
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3298 lb
Weight Difference:
604 lb
20.69 %
General
VW Polo R WRC
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo R WRC
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
217 hp
81 hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
258 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Performance
VW Polo R WRC
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
151 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo R WRC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
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13.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
13.45 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo R WRC
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
31 mpg
52 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
23 mpg
city
43 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
373 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Polo R WRC
373 mi
690 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
85.3 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
142.1 kWh
85.3 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo R WRC
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
