The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
€ 27,000
€ 22,500
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo GTI
56.8
67.6
78.9
57.1
66.2
74.8
67.6 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.8 in
Height
57.1 in
96.5
156.2
97.2
156.8
156.2 in
Length
156.8 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo GTI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.75 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo GTI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo GTI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
575 mi
Range
466 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
113.6 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
