The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70 EGS (14 - 14) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 18,500

€ 14,000

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi.
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
57.4
67.5
78.9
60
67.1
75.2
67.5 in
Width
67.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.2 in
57.4 in
Height
60 in
96.5
155.4
98
155.2
155.4 in
Length
155.2 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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+ 1.5 TDCi
S
Generation
KAF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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+ 1.5 TDCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
67 hp
94 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
118 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
103 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.74 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
38 lb/hp
24.74 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
64 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
69 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
65 mpg
city
57 mpg
74 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
823 mi
Range
705 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
823 mi
705 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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).
76.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
70 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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