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

€ 16,900

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘ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 BlueHDi 100 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
57.4
67.5
78.9
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 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 TSI
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2399 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
6.22 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
101 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.07 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
25.32 lb/hp
23.07 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mpg
city
35 mpg
74 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
528 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
100.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft