The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi (19 - ..)
€ 18,700
€ 21,600
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
57.4
67.5
78.9
58.9
69.1
76.4
67.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.4 in
Height
58.9 in
96.5
155.4
98.1
160.2
155.4 in
Length
160.2 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2665 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3693 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.88 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
S
Generation
JHH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
84 hp
at 3750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
84 hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
545 mi
Range
621 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
621 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
86.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31 cu ft
