The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 19,900
€ 23,700
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 VTi 120 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
57.4
67.5
78.9
57.2
66.2
74.8
67.5 in
Width
66.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.2 in
96.5
155.4
97.2
156.5
155.4 in
Length
156.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
8.26 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
471 mi
Range
474 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
111.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
