The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 (16 - 18) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20)
€ 23,500

€ 10,000

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘ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 THP 165 Stop&Start is 0.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.2.
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
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
155.7
98
155.2
155.7 in
Length
155.2 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Ford Ka+ 1.2
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
13.18 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Ford Ka+ 1.2
S
Generation
KAF
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 Ka+ 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
163 hp
69 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Ford Ka+ 1.2
135 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Ka+ 1.2
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.71 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
16.44 lb/hp
33.71 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
42 mpg
46 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
555 mi
Range
512 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
555 mi
512 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
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).
96.6 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
106.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Ford Ka+ 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24 cu ft