The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,000

€ 21,800

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 BlueGT.
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo BlueGT
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 BlueGT
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.72 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo BlueGT
S
Generation
6R
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo BlueGT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
138 hp
VW Polo BlueGT
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 BlueGT
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo BlueGT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo BlueGT
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Polo BlueGT
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
575 mi
Range
621 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
621 mi
VW Polo BlueGT
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).
85.3 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Polo BlueGT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo BlueGT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft