The Comparative Analysis :

DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 (14 - 16) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 24,100
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 (14 - 16) DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
€ 23,700
 VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) VW Polo GTI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
57.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 (14 - 16)
67.5
78.9
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 (14 - 16)
96.5
155.4
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
97.2
156.5
155.4 in
Length
156.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.25 %
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)

General

DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
163 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
16.44 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
42 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
474 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
555 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
106.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft