The Comparative Analysis :

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)

€ 21,000
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14) DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
€ 25,200
VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20) VW Polo GTI OPF
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 is 4.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI OPF.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo GTI OPF
57.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14)
67.5
78.9
56.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
68.9
77.3
67.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14)
96.5
155.4
Blueprint VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
100.4
160.1
155.4 in
Length
160.1 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo GTI OPF
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
14.39 %
VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)

General

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo GTI OPF
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo GTI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
101 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI OPF

Performance

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo GTI OPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI OPF

 REPLAY
25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
25.32 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
39 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
62 mpg
city
32 mpg
74 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
823 mi
Range
408 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
408 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
Environmental Impact
70 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).
115.6 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
VW Polo GTI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft