The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 16,500

€ 27,000

€ 16,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Polo 1.4 TDI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3
57.6
66.2
74.8
56.8
67.6
78.9
66.2 in
Width
67.6 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.6 in
Height
56.8 in
97.2
156.4
96.5
156.2
156.4 in
Length
156.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3
2526 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
8.31 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
74 hp
205 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3
107 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
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34.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
34.14 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
62 mpg
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
736 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.4 TDI
78.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data