The Comparative Analysis :

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17)

€ 18,700
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
€ 16,400
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17) Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,400

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
57.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14)
67.5
78.9
58.9
Blueprint Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17)
67.8
78
67.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.4 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14)
96.5
155.4
Blueprint Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17)
98
156.3
155.4 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in

Vehicle Weight

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3461 lb
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.67 %
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17)

General

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
S
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
94 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi

Performance

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi

 REPLAY
21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.99 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
25.99 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
65 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
65 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
52 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
690 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
690 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Environmental Impact
108 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).
74 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
74 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft