The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 18,700

€ 33,900

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 is 2 inches shorter and 1.3 inches wider.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo R WRC
57.4
67.5
78.9
57.4
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
96.5
155.4
97.1
157.5
155.4 in
Length
157.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo R WRC
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
13.16 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo R WRC
S
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo R WRC
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
217 hp
VW Polo R WRC
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Polo R WRC
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo R WRC
118 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo R WRC
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
373 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
373 mi
VW Polo R WRC
Environmental Impact
108 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).
142.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo R WRC
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft