The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90 ETG6 (14 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
€ 20,600

€ 16,500

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 e-HDi 90 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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
155.4
97.2
156.4
155.4 in
Length
156.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2526 lb
3547 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.64 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
91 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
170 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.14 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
28.22 lb/hp
34.14 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
62 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
55 mpg
city
52 mpg
67 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
736 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
736 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
78.2 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft