The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.5 TDCi (13 - 17)
€ 18,700
€ 15,100
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,100
ⓘ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
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
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.67 %
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
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
74 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.01 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
33.01 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
64 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
52 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
545 mi
Range
672 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
672 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).
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).
76.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft
