The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (16 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi DPF (09 - 10)
€ 23,500

€ 14,500

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
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
155.7
98
155.5
155.7 in
Length
155.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2465 lb
3644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
8.74 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
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 1.6 TDCi DPF
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
1.6 L / 78 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 1.6 TDCi DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
104 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 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.31 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
22.89 lb/hp
33.31 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
56 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
65 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
53 mpg
city
45 mpg
74 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
777 mi
Range
665 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
777 mi
665 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
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).
86.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
74 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft