The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
€ 19,900
€ 17,600
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.4
67.5
78.9
57.2
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.2 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.14 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
S
Generation
6R
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
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 BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
471 mi
Range
651 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
81.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
