The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.4 Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 24,400
€ 14,800
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.4.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4
57.4
67.5
78.9
58.3
67.8
78
67.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
96.5
155.4
98
155.5
155.4 in
Length
155.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2407 lb
3523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
6.27 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4
S
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
95 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
210 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.4
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21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.34 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
21.76 lb/hp
25.34 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
36 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
65 mpg
36 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
53 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
777 mi
Range
430 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
777 mi
430 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Environmental Impact
74 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).
123.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
74 kWh
123.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft
