The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI (18 - 19)
€ 18,700

€ 13,800

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,800
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI
57.4
67.5
78.9
57.8
68.2
77.1
67.5 in
Width
68.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
96.5
155.4
97.2
157.4
155.4 in
Length
157.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2394 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3397 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
5.56 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI
S
Generation
5J
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
Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI
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 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
74 hp
Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.35 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
32.35 lb/hp
Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
570 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
570 mi
Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI
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).
92.9 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.5 cu ft