The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 21,200
€ 14,000
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
57.4
67.5
78.9
60
67.1
75.2
67.5 in
Width
67.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.2 in
57.4 in
Height
60 in
96.5
155.4
98
155.2
155.4 in
Length
155.2 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
9.03 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
S
Generation
KAF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
98 hp
94 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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 Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.74 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
26.09 lb/hp
24.74 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
64 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
62 mpg
city
57 mpg
74 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
823 mi
Range
705 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
705 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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).
76.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24 cu ft
