The Comparative Analysis :

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. Skoda Fabia RS DSG (10 - 14)

€ 19,900
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
€ 22,300
 Skoda Fabia RS DSG (10 - 14) Skoda Fabia RS
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Skoda Fabia RS.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia RS
57.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15)
67.5
78.9
58.7
Blueprint Skoda Fabia RS DSG (10 - 14)
64.6
72.5
67.5 in
Width
64.6 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
72.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15)
96.5
155.4
Blueprint Skoda Fabia RS DSG (10 - 14)
96.6
158.6
155.4 in
Length
158.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
96.6 in

Vehicle Weight

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia RS
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3788 lb
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
11.7 %
Skoda Fabia RS DSG (10 - 14)

General

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia RS
S
Generation
5J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia RS
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
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
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
178 hp
Skoda Fabia RS
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Fabia RS

Performance

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia RS
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Fabia RS

▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Skoda Fabia RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia RS
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
38 mpg
Skoda Fabia RS
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
451 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
451 mi
Skoda Fabia RS
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).
117.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
117.5 kWh
Skoda Fabia RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia RS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft