The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)
€ 27,000
€ 19,500
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.34 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
S
Generation
AW
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 Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.02 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
30.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
575 mi
Range
672 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
