The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 16,400

€ 27,000

€ 16,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
58.9
67.8
78
56.8
67.6
78.9
67.8 in
Width
67.6 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.9 in
Height
56.8 in
98
156.3
96.5
156.2
156.3 in
Length
156.2 in
98 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
2443 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
11.36 %

General
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
JA8/JR8
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
94 hp
205 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
▶ REPLAY
25.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
25.99 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
65 mpg
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
55 mpg
city
34 mpg
74 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
575 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
690 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Environmental Impact
74 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).
102.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
74 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






27.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data