The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 24,400

€ 33,900

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 is 5.2 cm shorter and 3.3 cm wider.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo R WRC
1458
1715
2004
1458
1682
1901
1715 mm
Width
1682 mm
2004 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1458 mm
Height
1458 mm
2452
3948
2467
4000
3948 mm
Length
4000 mm
2452 mm
Wheelbase
2467 mm
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo R WRC
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1324 kg
1598 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1670 kg

Weight Difference:
159 kg
12.01 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo R WRC
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo R WRC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
118 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
118 bhp
217 bhp
VW Polo R WRC
285 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
285 NM
350 NM
VW Polo R WRC
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo R WRC
118 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo R WRC
▶ REPLAY
9.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.1 kg/bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
9.87 kg/bhp
6.1 kg/bhp
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
38 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
78 mpg
38 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
64 mpg
city
28 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
777 mi
Range
373 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
777 mi
373 mi
VW Polo R WRC
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).
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).
142.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
74 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
VW Polo R WRC
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
433 kg
Maximum Payload
346 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
204 L





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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
882 L