The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
€ 17,900
€ 24,400
€ 17,900
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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
57.3
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
57.3 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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3523 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34.7 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
76 mpg
65 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
59 mpg
city
53 mpg
90 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
902 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
777 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Environmental Impact
63.7 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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
74 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
