The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 (13 - 17)
€ 18,700

€ 10,400

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 is 12.3 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 6.2 cm lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
1458
1715
2004
1520
1665
1865
1715 mm
Width
1665 mm
2004 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1865 mm
1458 mm
Height
1520 mm
2452
3948
2450
3825
3948 mm
Length
3825 mm
2452 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
1150 kg
Kerb Weight
1000 kg
1554 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1425 kg

Weight Difference:
150 kg
13.04 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
S
Generation
K13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1198 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 bhp
79 bhp
Nissan Micra 1.2
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
110 NM
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
160 NM
110 NM
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.2
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9.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 kg/bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
9.75 kg/bhp
12.66 kg/bhp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
50 mpg
56 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
38 mpg
city
46 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
545 mi
Range
510 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
510 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
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).
94.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
404 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
265 L






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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1132 L