The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 110 EAT6 (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19)
€ 21,300

€ 16,500

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 PureTech 110 Stop&Start is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 110 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
57.4
67.5
78.9
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
96.5
155.7
100.4
159.6
155.7 in
Length
159.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 110 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 110 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
S
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 110 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 2700 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 110 Stop&Start
108 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 110 Stop&Start
151 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 110 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 110 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.72 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 110 Stop&Start
23.78 lb/hp
35.72 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 110 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
64 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 110 Stop&Start
45 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
598 mi
Range
672 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 110 Stop&Start
598 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
76.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 110 Stop&Start
98.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 110 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft