The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70 EGS (14 - 14) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 18,500

€ 33,900

€ 18,500
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 e-HDi 70 is 2 inches shorter and 1.3 inches wider.
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo R WRC
57.4
67.5
78.9
57.4
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
96.5
155.4
97.1
157.5
155.4 in
Length
157.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo R WRC
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
12.78 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo R WRC
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo R WRC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
67 hp
217 hp
VW Polo R WRC
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Polo R WRC
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo R WRC
103 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo R WRC
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38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
38 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
31 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
69 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
65 mpg
city
23 mpg
74 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
373 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
823 mi
373 mi
VW Polo R WRC
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).
142.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
70 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
VW Polo R WRC
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft