Car comparison

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIvsDS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Taigo

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCrossover2021-present
VS

DS 3 Crossback

1.2 PureTech

155 hp1199 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2018-2022

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    212 km/h
    132 mph
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Most powerful
    155 hp
    116 kW
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    800 km
    497 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSIDS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
150hp112kW
155hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,229kg2,709lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
84.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
81.1s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
48.6s
Calculated
54.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
784km487mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,199cc73cu in
Length
4,266mm168in
4,118mm162in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,791mm71in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,534mm60in
Wheelbase
2,554mm101in
2,558mm101in
Front track
1,531mm60in
-
Rear track
1,516mm60in
-
Trunk volume
440L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,222L
1,050L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
44L
CO2 emissions-
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIDS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTechPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech5,500 rpm1,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSIDS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
48.6 s
54.0 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
155 hp
116 kW

DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI and DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
1,229 kg
2,709 lb
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
1,205 kg
2,657 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
212 km/h
132 mph
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
208 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI8.3 s
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech and Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
784 km
487 mi
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
800 km
497 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
212 km/h
132 mph
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
155 hp
116 kW
8.2 s
208 km/h
129 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
155 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,118 mm
162.1 in
Height
1,534 mm
60.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
155 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.3 s
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSIDS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
150 hp
112 kW
155 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,229 kg
2,709 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,118 mm
162.1 in
Height
1,534 mm
60.4 in
Range score
784 km
487 mi
800 km
497 mi
CO2 score
-
126 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIDS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 24 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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