The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)
€ 19,900
€ 19,500
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6 TDI SCR.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
9.07 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.02 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
30.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
64 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
47 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
471 mi
Range
672 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
