The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (15 - 17)
€ 27,000

€ 17,200

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic.
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
56.8
67.6
78.9
58.9
67.8
78
67.6 in
Width
67.8 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
56.8 in
Height
58.9 in
96.5
156.2
98
156.3
156.2 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
11.36 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
S
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
94 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
143 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.99 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
25.99 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
74 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
74 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
34 mpg
city
69 mpg
51 mpg
highway
78 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
575 mi
Range
777 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
777 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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).
65.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
65.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft