The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 18,700

€ 19,600

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 2.4 cm shorter, 3.3 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
1458
1715
2004
1462
1682
1901
1715 mm
Width
1682 mm
2004 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1458 mm
Height
1462 mm
2452
3948
2470
3972
3948 mm
Length
3972 mm
2452 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
1150 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1554 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1670 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.29 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
160 NM
250 NM
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.2 kg/bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
9.75 kg/bhp
11.2 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
72 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
50 mpg
72 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
64 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
545 mi
Range
717 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
717 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
100 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
404 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L