The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta (13 - 17)
€ 27,000
€ 20,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The DS Automobiles DS 3 is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta ST.
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta ST
56.8
67.6
78.9
57.3
67.3
78
67.6 in
Width
67.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
56.8 in
Height
57.3 in
96.5
156.2
98
156.5
156.2 in
Length
156.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta ST
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.97 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta ST
S
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta ST
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
180 hp
Ford Fiesta ST
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta ST
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta ST
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta ST
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta ST
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta ST
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
575 mi
Range
442 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
442 mi
Ford Fiesta ST
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
Ford Fiesta ST
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta ST
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft










