Volkswagen Polo GTI (2014 – 2017) vs DS AUTOMOBILES DS 3 (2014 – 2016): specs compared
The Volkswagen Polo GTI is the more powerful of the two, with up to 192 hp against 163 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 237 km/h against 217 km/h. The DS AUTOMOBILES DS 3 uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 5.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,055 kg against 1,272 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Polo GTI
2014 – 2017
|
DS
AUTOMOBILES DS 3
2014 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2017 | 2014 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 192 hp | 82 – 163 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 118 – 270 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 7.3 – 14.2 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | 174 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 6.0 L/100 km | 3.8 – 6.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,983 mm | 3,947 mm |
| Width | 1,681 mm | 1,715 mm |
| Height | 1,443 mm | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,272 – 1,280 kg | 1,055 – 1,189 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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