The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 20,700

€ 23,700

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
57.4
67.5
78.9
57.2
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.2 in
96.5
155.7
97.2
156.5
155.7 in
Length
156.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
8.58 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
98 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
187 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
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26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
26.09 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
40 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
69 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
62 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
474 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
823 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
70 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft