The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82 (14 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 15,500
€ 17,200
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 PureTech 82 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
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
155.4
97.2
156.4
155.4 in
Length
156.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2441 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
5.16 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
81 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
87 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
108 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.43 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
28.58 lb/hp
27.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
52 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
40 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
690 mi
Range
595 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
690 mi
595 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
89 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
85.3 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
