The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 18,800
€ 13,500
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.4.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4
57.4
67.5
78.5
58.3
67.8
78
67.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
96.5
155.4
98
155.5
155.4 in
Length
155.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2295 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
9.47 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4
S
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
95 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.4
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.16 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
24.16 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
41 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
490 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
490 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Environmental Impact
108 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
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
108 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft
