The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 19,900
€ 17,200
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
57.4
67.5
78.9
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
96.5
155.4
100.4
159.6
155.4 in
Length
159.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2524 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.64 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
471 mi
Range
565 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
565 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
83.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
