The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.0 (13 - 17)
€ 19,900

€ 13,000

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.0.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.0
57.4
67.5
78.9
58.9
67.8
78
67.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.4 in
Height
58.9 in
96.5
155.4
98
156.3
155.4 in
Length
156.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.0
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2405 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3373 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
6.27 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.0
S
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.0
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
64 hp
at 6300 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
64 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.0
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
77 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
77 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.0
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
96 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.0
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.58 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
37.58 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
51 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.0
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
471 mi
Range
567 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
567 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.0
Environmental Impact
125 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).
87.2 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
87.2 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft