VW Golf GTI vs Citroen DS3 Performance
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) | DS3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 211 / 208 | 208 / 205 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 280 / 207 | 300 / 221 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1357 / 2992 | 1197 / 2639 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 155 / 153 | 174 / 171 |
| Average price | €28,000 | €29,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) | DS3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Serres Racing Circuit | 1:38.70 | 1:37.72 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:26.07 | 1:22.71 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.80 | 1:19.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) | DS3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.2 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.2 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.4 s | 10.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 26.4 s | 28.0 s |
| 1000 m | 26.9 s | 24.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.1 s | 8.2 s |
| 70 - 120 kph | 4.9 s | 10.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 19.8 s | 21.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.4 s @ 82.6 mph | 10.4 s @ 82.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.5 s @ 100.0 mph | 14.5 s @ 97.6 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.3 s @ 121.2 mph | 24.7 s @ 119.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) | DS3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 240 kph (149 mph) | 232 kph (144 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 8.2 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 34 UK) | 8.2 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 34 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (121 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) | DS3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 96 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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