The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 (16 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT (08 - 12)
€ 23,500

€ 16,500

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 1.6 Ti-VCT.
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 1.6 Ti-VCT
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2304 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
14 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
163 hp
118 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
112 lb‑ft
at 4050 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
112 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.53 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
16.44 lb/hp
19.53 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
42 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
555 mi
Range
474 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
555 mi
474 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
111.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
106.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft