The Comparative Analysis :

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 (11 - 13)

€ 24,400
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
€ 10,800
 Nissan Micra 1.2 (11 - 13) Nissan Micra 1.2
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 is 6.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
57.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
67.5
78.9
59.6
Blueprint Nissan Micra 1.2 (11 - 13)
65.6
73.4
67.5 in
Width
65.6 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.4 in
57.4 in
Height
59.6 in
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
96.5
155.4
Blueprint Nissan Micra 1.2 (11 - 13)
96.5
148.8
155.4 in
Length
148.8 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in

Vehicle Weight

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2172 lb
3523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3142 lb
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
15.46 %
Nissan Micra 1.2 (11 - 13)

General

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
S
Generation
K13
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
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
210 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2

Performance

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120

62 mph 62
mph

623 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.2

▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
21.76 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
47 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
65 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
510 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
777 mi
510 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
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
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.1 cu ft