The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (15 - 17)
€ 18,700

€ 17,200

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 ECOnetic.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
57.4
67.5
78.9
58.9
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
96.5
155.4
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 ECOnetic
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.67 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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 ECOnetic
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 ECOnetic
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 ECOnetic
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
▶ 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 ECOnetic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
74 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
74 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
31 mpg
city
69 mpg
52 mpg
highway
78 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
545 mi
Range
777 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
777 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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).
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).
65.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
65.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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