The Comparative Analysis :

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)

€ 24,400
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
€ 18,400
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

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 120 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
67.5
78.9
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
96.5
155.4
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
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 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3505 lb
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
2.22 %
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)

General

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
210 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
21.76 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
55 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
65 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
city
45 mpg
74 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
651 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
777 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
81.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
74 kWh
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft