The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 13,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,200
ⓘ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 DS Automobiles DS 3 is 0.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2.
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.2
56.8
67.6
78.9
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.6 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.8 in
Height
58.5 in
96.5
156.2
97.2
156.3
156.2 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.2
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
14.62 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.2
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
59 hp
VW Polo 1.2
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
80 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.2
143 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.86 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
39.86 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
575 mi
Range
508 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
104.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
