The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
€ 13,200
€ 24,400
€ 13,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 VW Polo 1.2 is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120.
VW Polo 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
58.5
66.2
74.8
57.4
67.5
78.9
66.2 in
Width
67.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
97.2
156.3
96.5
155.4
156.3 in
Length
155.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3523 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
8.41 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
59 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
80 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
98 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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39.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
39.86 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
65 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
52 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
777 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
74 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
74 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
