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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI 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 1.4 TDI BMT
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.28 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
