The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 18,700
€ 16,400
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,400
ⓘ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 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2441 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.75 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
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 4800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.43 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
27.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
595 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
595 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
89 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
