The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 22,500
€ 27,000
€ 22,500
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 GTI is 0.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
56.8 in
97.2
156.8
96.5
156.2
156.8 in
Length
156.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3
2804 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.75 %
General
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3
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 GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
205 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3
147 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.84 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo GTI
39 mpg
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
466 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Polo GTI
466 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 GTI
113.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
