The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16)
€ 33,900

€ 21,200

€ 33,900
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 a little. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Polo R WRC is 2 inches longer and 1.3 inches narrower.
VW Polo R WRC
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
97.1
157.5
96.5
155.4
157.5 in
Length
155.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo R WRC
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3600 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
12.4 %

General
VW Polo R WRC
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo R WRC
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
217 hp
98 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
258 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Performance
VW Polo R WRC
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
151 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo R WRC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
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13.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.09 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
13.45 lb/hp
26.09 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo R WRC
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
31 mpg
69 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
23 mpg
city
62 mpg
39 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
373 mi
Range
823 mi
VW Polo R WRC
373 mi
823 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 R WRC
142.1 kWh
70 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo R WRC
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft





25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data