The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14)
€ 20,600

€ 18,700

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
57.4 in
97.2
156.4
96.5
155.4
156.4 in
Length
155.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3426 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.28 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mpg
41 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
736 mi
545 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
108 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
108 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data