The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 (14 - 16) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 24,100

€ 16,000

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 THP 165 Stop&Start is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
57.4
67.5
78.9
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
96.5
155.4
97.2
156.4
155.4 in
Length
156.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2540 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
5.19 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
163 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.32 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
16.44 lb/hp
34.32 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
64 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
42 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
56 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
555 mi
Range
756 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
555 mi
756 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 THP 165 Stop&Start
106.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft