The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 18,700
€ 18,100
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 VTi 120 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 VTi 120
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 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2489 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.81 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
528 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 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 VTi 120
108 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
