The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
€ 33,900
€ 24,400
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 120
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 120
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3523 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
12.02 %
General
VW Polo R WRC
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo R WRC
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
217 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
258 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Performance
VW Polo R WRC
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
151 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo R WRC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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13.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
13.45 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo R WRC
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
31 mpg
65 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
23 mpg
city
53 mpg
39 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
373 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Polo R WRC
373 mi
777 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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).
74 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
142.1 kWh
74 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo R WRC
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
