The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi (10 - 12)
€ 18,800
€ 15,600
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDCi.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
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 1.6 TDCi
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2425 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.34 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.6 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 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
94 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
57 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
682 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
682 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
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).
84.3 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
84.3 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft
