The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (16 - 18) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (11 - 13)
€ 23,500
€ 15,400
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,400
ⓘ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 Stop&Start is 6.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Nissan Micra 1.2
57.4
67.5
78.9
59.6
65.9
73.8
67.5 in
Width
65.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.8 in
57.4 in
Height
59.6 in
96.5
155.7
96.5
148.8
155.7 in
Length
148.8 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Nissan Micra 1.2
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2238 lb
3644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
17.14 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
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 Stop&Start
118 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Nissan Micra 1.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
▶ REPLAY
22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.33 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
22.89 lb/hp
28.33 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
65 mpg
44 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
53 mpg
city
35 mpg
74 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
777 mi
Range
472 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
777 mi
472 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).
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).
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
74 kWh
102.4 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Nissan Micra 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.1 cu ft
