The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 16,500
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT.
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
56.8
67.6
78.9
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.6 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.8 in
Height
57.6 in
96.5
156.2
97.2
156.3
156.2 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.79 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
51 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
575 mi
Range
756 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
756 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
