The Comparative Analysis :

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18)

€ 24,400
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
€ 11,800
 Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18) Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,800

ⓘ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 120 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 120
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
57.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
67.5
78.9
59.9
Blueprint Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
96.5
155.4
Blueprint Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18)
98
154.7
155.4 in
Length
154.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in

Vehicle Weight

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3329 lb
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.46 %
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18)

General

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6300 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
84 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
210 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT

Performance

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120

62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT

▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.69 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
21.76 lb/hp
27.69 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
47 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
65 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
74 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
522 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
777 mi
522 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
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).
94.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
74 kWh
94.8 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24 cu ft