The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14)
€ 33,900
€ 18,700
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 VTi 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 VTi 120
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3426 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
13.16 %
General
VW Polo R WRC
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
6R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
217 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
VW Polo R WRC
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
151 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo R WRC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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13.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
13.45 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo R WRC
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
31 mpg
41 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
373 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Polo R WRC
373 mi
545 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 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).
108 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
142.1 kWh
108 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo R WRC
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
