The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 (16 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 23,500

€ 13,500

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,500
ⓘ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 THP 165 Stop&Start is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.4.
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.4
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 THP 165 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.4
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2295 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
14.34 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.4
S
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
163 hp
95 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.4
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.16 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
16.44 lb/hp
24.16 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
42 mpg
41 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
555 mi
Range
490 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
555 mi
490 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
108 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
106.1 kWh
108 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft