The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90 ETG6 (14 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14)
€ 20,600

€ 17,900

€ 20,600
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 e-HDi 90 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel.
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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
155.4
97.2
156.3
155.4 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3547 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.34 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
91 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
170 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
114 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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28.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
28.22 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
62 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
55 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
736 mi
Range
425 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
736 mi
425 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
112 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
78.2 kWh
112 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft