The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
€ 23,500

€ 17,100

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,100
ⓘ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 Stop&Start is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
67.5
78.9
57.3
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 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 TDI BlueMotion
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.89 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
118 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.7 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
22.89 lb/hp
34.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
76 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
65 mpg
76 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
53 mpg
city
59 mpg
74 mpg
highway
90 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
777 mi
Range
902 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
777 mi
902 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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).
63.7 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
74 kWh
63.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft