The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.5 TDCi (13 - 17)
€ 27,000

€ 15,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,100
ⓘ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.
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
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
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
11.36 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
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
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
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
74 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.01 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
33.01 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
575 mi
Range
672 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
672 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
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).
76.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft