The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 23,500

€ 21,000

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 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 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.75 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
163 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
135 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
16.44 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
42 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
555 mi
Range
638 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
555 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
106.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft