The Comparative Analysis :

DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)

€ 27,000
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) DS Automobiles DS 3
€ 14,000
 VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) VW Polo 1.0 MPI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
56.8
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
67.6
78.9
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
68.9
77.3
67.6 in
Width
68.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
56.8 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
96.5
156.2
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
100.4
159.6
156.2 in
Length
159.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3549 lb
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
11.61 %
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)

General

DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI

Performance

DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3

62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI

▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.92 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
32.92 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
529 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
89 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft