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 4.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
57.4
67.5
78.9
59.8
65.6
73.4
67.5 in
Width
65.6 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.4 in
57.4 in
Height
59.8 in
96.5
155.4
96.5
150.6
155.4 in
Length
150.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2205 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
13.06 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
S
Generation
K13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
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
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.91 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
27.91 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
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
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.1 cu ft
