The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16)
€ 24,000

€ 21,200

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo GTI is 4.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100.
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
56.6
68.9
77.3
57.4
67.5
78.9
68.9 in
Width
67.5 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.6 in
Height
57.4 in
100.4
160.1
96.5
155.4
160.1 in
Length
155.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3600 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
14.39 %

General
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
AW
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
98 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Performance
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
147 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.09 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
26.09 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
69 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
31 mpg
city
62 mpg
48 mpg
highway
74 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
421 mi
Range
823 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
823 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
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).
70 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
70 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data