The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70 EGS (14 - 14) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18)
€ 18,500
€ 11,800
€ 18,500
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 e-HDi 70 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 e-HDi 70
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
57.4
67.5
78.9
59.9
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
96.5
155.4
98
154.7
155.4 in
Length
154.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
8.64 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
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
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6300 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
67 hp
84 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
118 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.69 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
38 lb/hp
27.69 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
47 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
69 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
65 mpg
city
36 mpg
74 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
823 mi
Range
522 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
823 mi
522 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
70 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).
94.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
70 kWh
94.8 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24 cu ft
