The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82 (14 - 16)
€ 22,900

€ 15,500

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82.
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
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
156.5
96.5
155.4
156.5 in
Length
155.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3298 lb

Weight Difference:
483 lb
17.26 %

General
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
81 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
Performance
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
142 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
52 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
474 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
690 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
85.3 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
85.3 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data