The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14)
€ 19,900
€ 17,900
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
57.4
67.5
78.9
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
96.5
155.4
97.2
156.3
155.4 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
2.22 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
471 mi
Range
425 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
425 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
112 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
112 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
