The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.4 LPG (Gasoline) (09 - 12)
€ 19,900

€ 16,100

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,100
ⓘ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 bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
57.4
67.5
78.9
58.3
67.8
78
67.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
96.5
155.4
98
155.5
155.4 in
Length
155.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2324 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3296 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.47 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
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 1.4 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
95 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.46 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
24.46 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
41 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
471 mi
Range
490 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
490 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
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).
108 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
108 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Ford Fiesta 1.4 LPG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft