The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16) vs. Skoda Fabia RS DSG (10 - 14)
€ 21,200

€ 22,300

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Skoda Fabia RS.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Skoda Fabia RS
57.4
67.5
78.9
58.7
64.6
72.5
67.5 in
Width
64.6 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
72.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
96.5
155.4
96.6
158.6
155.4 in
Length
158.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
96.6 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Skoda Fabia RS
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3788 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
11.98 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Skoda Fabia RS
S
Generation
5J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Skoda Fabia RS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
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
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
98 hp
178 hp
Skoda Fabia RS
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Fabia RS
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Skoda Fabia RS
117 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Fabia RS
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26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
26.09 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Skoda Fabia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Skoda Fabia RS
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
38 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
38 mpg
Skoda Fabia RS
62 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
451 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
451 mi
Skoda Fabia RS
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).
117.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
117.5 kWh
Skoda Fabia RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Skoda Fabia RS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft