The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 24,400

€ 20,800

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
57.4
67.5
78.9
58.6
66.9
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
96.5
155.4
97.2
160.5
155.4 in
Length
160.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2674 lb
3523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.96 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
210 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.04 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
21.76 lb/hp
30.04 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
60 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
65 mpg
60 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
53 mpg
74 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
777 mi
Range
717 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
777 mi
717 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
74 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).
80.3 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
74 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft