The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 27,000
€ 20,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi.
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
56.8
67.6
78.9
58.9
69.1
76.4
67.6 in
Width
69.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.8 in
Height
58.9 in
96.5
156.2
98.1
160.2
156.2 in
Length
160.2 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2665 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3693 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.27 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
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 Active 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
84 hp
at 3750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
84 hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
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 Active 1.5 TDCi
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
575 mi
Range
621 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
621 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 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).
86.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31 cu ft
