The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 18,800
€ 15,200
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2654 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3657 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.48 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
S
Generation
5J
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
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
89 hp
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
29.82 lb/hp
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
665 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
665 mi
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
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
