The Comparative Analysis :

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 24,400
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
€ 18,100
 VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TSI
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100

ⓘ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 2.2 cm shorter, 3.3 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
1458
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
1715
2004
1485
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
1682
1901
1715 mm
Width
1682 mm
2004 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1458 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
2452
3948
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
2470
3970
3948 mm
Length
3970 mm
2452 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm

Vehicle Weight

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1129 kg
1598 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1610 kg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
36 kg
3.09 %
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)

General

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
118 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
118 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
285 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
285 NM
160 NM
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

131 m
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 kg/bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
9.87 kg/bhp
12.69 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
53 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
78 mpg
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
64 mpg
city
40 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
528 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
777 mi
528 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).
100.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
74 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
433 kg
Maximum Payload
481 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L