The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S (13 - 16)
€ 18,700

€ 14,100

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,100
ⓘ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 DIG-S.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
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 DIG-S
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3318 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
8.24 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
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 DIG-S
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with compressor
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
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
97 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
108 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
108 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
▶ REPLAY
21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
55 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
545 mi
Range
592 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
592 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
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).
81.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
81.4 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.1 cu ft