The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
€ 21,000

€ 17,700

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,700
ⓘ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 BlueHDi 100 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
57.4
67.5
78.9
57.7
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
96.5
155.4
97.2
156.3
155.4 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.86 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
101 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.26 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
25.32 lb/hp
34.26 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
69 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
69 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
62 mpg
city
57 mpg
74 mpg
highway
78 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
823 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
823 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Environmental Impact
70 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).
70 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
70 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft