The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 27,000

€ 21,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
56.8
67.6
78.9
58.1
68.3
76.4
67.6 in
Width
68.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
96.5
156.2
98.1
159.1
156.2 in
Length
159.1 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.97 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
S
Generation
JHH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
118 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
57 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
575 mi
Range
636 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
636 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
84.3 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31 cu ft