The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.5 TDCi (13 - 17)
€ 15,500

€ 15,100

€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi.
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
57.4
67.5
78.5
58.9
67.8
78
67.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.4 in
Height
58.9 in
96.5
155.4
98
156.3
155.4 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
5.24 %

General
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
S
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
74 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Performance
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
108 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.01 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
28.58 lb/hp
33.01 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
690 mi
Range
672 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
672 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
76.1 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft