The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.25 (08 - 12) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
€ 12,300

€ 24,400

€ 12,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Fiesta 1.25 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120.
Ford Fiesta 1.25
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
58.3
67.8
78
57.4
67.5
78.9
67.8 in
Width
67.5 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
98
155.5
96.5
155.4
155.5 in
Length
155.4 in
98 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.25
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
2284 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3523 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
11.06 %

General
Ford Fiesta 1.25
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
JA8/JR8
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.25
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
81 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.25
81 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
84 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.25
84 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.25
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
104 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.25
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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28.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.25
28.2 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.25
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.25
41 mpg
65 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
50 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
490 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.25
490 mi
777 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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).
74 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.25
108 kWh
74 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.25
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






27.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data