The Comparative Analysis :

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)

€ 24,400
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
€ 25,200
 VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20) VW Polo GTI OPF
€ 24,400
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 120 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 120
VW Polo GTI OPF
57.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
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 120 (14 - 16)
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 120
VW Polo GTI OPF
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
14.03 %
VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)

General

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
210 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI OPF

Performance

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo GTI OPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI OPF

▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
21.76 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
39 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
65 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
74 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
408 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
777 mi
408 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
Environmental Impact
74 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 120
74 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo GTI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 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