The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) vs. Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 24,400

€ 22,000

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 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 120
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 120
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
3523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.27 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
118 hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
210 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.98 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
21.76 lb/hp
22.98 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
53 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
65 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
53 mpg
city
49 mpg
74 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
777 mi
Range
593 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
777 mi
593 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
90.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
74 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31 cu ft