The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 24,400
€ 14,300
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
57.4
67.5
78.9
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
96.5
155.4
100.4
159.6
155.4 in
Length
159.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.43 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DSG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
210 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
21.76 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
49 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
65 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
777 mi
Range
518 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
777 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
90.9 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
74 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
