The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI (11 - 14)
€ 18,800
€ 13,600
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 is 2 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI
57.4
67.5
78.5
59
64.6
72.5
67.5 in
Width
64.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
72.5 in
57.4 in
Height
59 in
96.5
155.4
96.5
157.5
155.4 in
Length
157.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3437 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.98 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI
S
Generation
5J
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
Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI
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
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
85 hp
Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI
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
Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.64 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
28.64 lb/hp
Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
40 mpg
Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
474 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
474 mi
Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI
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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
111.8 kWh
Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
