The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 16V (09 - 11)
€ 27,000

€ 14,500

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V.
DS Automobiles DS 3
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
56.8
67.6
78.9
56.9
67.7
76.4
67.6 in
Width
67.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.8 in
Height
56.9 in
96.5
156.2
98.9
160
156.2 in
Length
160 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.58 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
S
Generation
Typ 955
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
955 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
78 hp
at 5750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
78 hp
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
143 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.64 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
32.64 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
575 mi
Range
474 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
474 mi
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
Environmental Impact
102.4 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
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
787 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.9 cu ft