The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 10)
€ 27,000

€ 18,700

€ 27,000
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 DS Automobiles DS 3 is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI.
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
56.8
67.6
78.9
58.6
66.9
74.8
67.6 in
Width
66.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.8 in
Height
58.6 in
96.5
156.2
97.2
157
156.2 in
Length
157 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2703 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.92 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
74 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.53 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
36.53 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
575 mi
Range
651 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
651 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
88.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft