The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 23,500

€ 18,900

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 Stop&Start is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
67.5
78.9
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
96.5
155.7
97.2
156.4
155.7 in
Length
156.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
3644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.33 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
118 hp
108 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
22.89 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
49 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
65 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
777 mi
Range
583 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
777 mi
583 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 Stop&Start
74 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft