The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 (14 - 16)
€ 16,100

€ 24,100

€ 16,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
57.2
66.2
74.8
57.4
67.5
78.9
66.2 in
Width
67.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.2 in
Height
57.4 in
97.2
156.3
96.5
155.4
156.3 in
Length
155.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
2449 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3538 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
8.55 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
6R
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 TSI BlueMotion
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
94 hp
163 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
119 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.05 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56 mpg
42 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
665 mi
555 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Environmental Impact
79.5 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
79.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data