The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 (16 - 18) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 23,500

€ 20,500

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
57.4
67.5
78.9
58.6
66.9
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
96.5
155.7
97.2
157
155.7 in
Length
157 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2593 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
3.21 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
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 CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
163 hp
104 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
16.44 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
42 mpg
43 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
555 mi
Range
508 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
555 mi
508 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
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).
104.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
106.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft