The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 27,000

€ 17,900

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
56.8
67.6
78.9
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.6 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.8 in
Height
57.6 in
96.5
156.2
97.2
156.4
156.2 in
Length
156.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.89 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
575 mi
Range
608 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
608 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
87.2 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft