The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14)
€ 23,500

€ 17,900

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4
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
155.7
97.2
156.3
155.7 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2359 lb
3644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
12.66 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4
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 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
118 hp
84 hp
VW Polo 1.4
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.4
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22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.08 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
22.89 lb/hp
28.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
41 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
65 mpg
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
777 mi
Range
482 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
777 mi
482 mi
VW Polo 1.4
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).
109.9 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
74 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft