The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82 (14 - 16) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 14)
€ 15,500
€ 16,900
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘ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 PureTech 82 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2399 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
3.5 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
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
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
81 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
87 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.07 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
28.58 lb/hp
23.07 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
690 mi
Range
528 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
690 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
100.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
85.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
