The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16) vs. Ford Fiesta (13 - 17)
€ 21,200

€ 20,200

€ 21,200
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 BlueHDi 100 is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Ford Fiesta ST.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta ST
57.4
67.5
78.9
57.3
67.3
78
67.5 in
Width
67.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
96.5
155.4
98
156.5
155.4 in
Length
156.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta ST
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.27 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta ST
S
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta ST
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
98 hp
180 hp
Ford Fiesta ST
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta ST
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta ST
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta ST
▶ REPLAY
26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
26.09 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta ST
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
40 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta ST
62 mpg
city
30 mpg
74 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
823 mi
Range
442 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
442 mi
Ford Fiesta ST
Environmental Impact
70 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 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta ST
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta ST
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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