The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 23,500

€ 14,000

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.07 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
S
Generation
AW
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
163 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.92 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
16.44 lb/hp
32.92 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
555 mi
Range
529 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
555 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
89 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
106.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft