The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 18,700
€ 17,500
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 2.2 cm shorter, 3.3 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1458
1715
2004
1485
1682
1901
1715 mm
Width
1682 mm
2004 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1458 mm
Height
1485 mm
2452
3948
2470
3970
3948 mm
Length
3970 mm
2452 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1150 kg
Kerb Weight
1157 kg
1554 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
7 kg
0.61 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
160 NM
230 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13 kg/bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
9.75 kg/bhp
13 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
67 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
50 mpg
67 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
55 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
545 mi
Range
665 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
404 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
