The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 23,500

€ 18,400

€ 23,500
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 slightly. The DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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
155.7
100.4
159.6
155.7 in
Length
159.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.7 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
118 hp
114 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
22.89 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
51 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
65 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
74 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
777 mi
Range
541 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
777 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 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).
87.2 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
74 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
944 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