The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 14,300
€ 27,000
€ 14,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.0 MPI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
DS Automobiles DS 3
56.9
68.9
77.3
56.8
67.6
78.9
68.9 in
Width
67.6 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.9 in
Height
56.8 in
100.4
159.6
96.5
156.2
159.6 in
Length
156.2 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
DS Automobiles DS 3
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
10.02 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
DS Automobiles DS 3
AW
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
DS Automobiles DS 3
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
79 hp
205 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
DS Automobiles DS 3
106 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
15.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3
▶ REPLAY
31.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
31.39 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
DS Automobiles DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
