The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 24,400
€ 16,700
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 120 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 120
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 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2429 lb
3523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
5.41 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
21.76 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
46 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
65 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
74 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
777 mi
Range
548 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
777 mi
548 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
96.6 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
74 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
