The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90 ETG6 (14 - 14) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20)
€ 20,600

€ 12,000

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘ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 90 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.2.
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
Ford Ka+ 1.2
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 90
Ford Ka+ 1.2
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3547 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.46 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
Ford Ka+ 1.2
S
Generation
KAF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
Ford Ka+ 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
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
91 hp
84 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
170 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
Ford Ka+ 1.2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.2
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28.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.69 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
28.22 lb/hp
27.69 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
62 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
736 mi
Range
522 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
736 mi
522 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 90
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 90
Ford Ka+ 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24 cu ft