The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18)
€ 21,000

€ 10,000

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 is 0.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
57.4
67.5
78.9
59.9
66.7
75.2
67.5 in
Width
66.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.2 in
57.4 in
Height
59.9 in
96.5
155.4
98
154.7
155.4 in
Length
154.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
9.03 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
S
Generation
KAF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
101 hp
69 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
77 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
77 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.71 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
25.32 lb/hp
33.71 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
47 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
62 mpg
city
36 mpg
74 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
823 mi
Range
522 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
522 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
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).
94.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
94.8 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24 cu ft