The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 18,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 TSI OPF.
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
56.8
67.6
78.9
56.9
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
96.5
156.2
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 TSI OPF
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2524 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
8.38 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
575 mi
Range
541 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
87.2 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft