The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (16 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (13 - 17)
€ 23,500

€ 14,400

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,400
ⓘ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 Stop&Start is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
57.4
67.5
78.9
58.9
67.8
78
67.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.4 in
Height
58.9 in
96.5
155.7
98
156.3
155.7 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
9.55 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
S
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
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
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
118 hp
74 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.01 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
22.89 lb/hp
33.01 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
64 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
65 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
53 mpg
city
53 mpg
74 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
777 mi
Range
672 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
777 mi
672 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
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).
76.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
74 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft