The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16) vs. Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi (19 - ..)
€ 21,200

€ 21,600

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
57.4
67.5
78.9
58.9
69.1
76.4
67.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.4 in
Height
58.9 in
96.5
155.4
98.1
160.2
155.4 in
Length
160.2 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2665 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3693 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
4.05 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
S
Generation
JHH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 3750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
98 hp
84 hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
117 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
26.09 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
56 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mpg
city
50 mpg
74 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
823 mi
Range
621 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
621 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
86.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31 cu ft