The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 (16 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
€ 23,500

€ 24,000

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
57.4
67.5
78.9
57.1
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.1 in
96.5
155.7
97.2
156.8
155.7 in
Length
156.8 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
2822 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.07 %

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 turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
163 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
16.44 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
42 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
555 mi
Range
500 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
555 mi
500 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).
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).
106.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
106.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft