Citroën DS3 (2009 – 2014) vs Volkswagen Polo GTI (2010 – 2014): specs compared
The Citroën DS3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 202 hp against 180 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 229 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 975 kg against 1,269 kg.
| Specification |
Citroën
DS3
2009 – 2014
|
Volkswagen
Polo GTI
2010 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2014 | 2010 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 82 – 203 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 118 – 275 Nm | 249 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 14.2 s | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 174 – 235 km/h | 229 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 6.7 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,947 mm | 3,975 mm |
| Width | 1,715 mm | 1,681 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,469 mm |
| Curb weight | 975 – 1,165 kg | 1,269 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.