The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi (17 - 18)
€ 18,700
€ 16,200
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 is 2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
57.4
67.5
78.9
57.3
68.6
76.2
67.5 in
Width
68.6 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.2 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
96.5
155.4
99.4
157.4
155.4 in
Length
157.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.87 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
S
Generation
K14
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
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
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
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
89 hp
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.24 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
28.24 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
64 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
64 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
31 mpg
city
57 mpg
52 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
545 mi
Range
688 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
688 mi
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
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
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.4 cu ft
