The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 19,100
€ 27,000
€ 19,100
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 1.6 TDI is 0.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
56.8 in
97.2
156.3
96.5
156.2
156.3 in
Length
156.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.79 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
104 hp
205 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3
▶ REPLAY
24.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
24.69 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
