The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG (Autogas) (13 - 17)
€ 21,200

€ 16,300

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
57.4
67.5
78.9
58.9
67.8
78
67.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.4 in
Height
58.9 in
96.5
155.4
98
156.3
155.4 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2302 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3362 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
10.01 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
S
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
91 hp
at 5500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
98 hp
91 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
91 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
91 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
117 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
▶ REPLAY
26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.3 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
26.09 lb/hp
25.3 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
34 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
34 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
62 mpg
city
24 mpg
74 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
823 mi
Range
302 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
302 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
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).
103.2 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
103.2 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft