The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 10,000

€ 27,000

€ 10,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Ka+ 1.2 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
Ford Ka+ 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
60
67.1
75.2
56.8
67.6
78.9
67.1 in
Width
67.6 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
60 in
Height
56.8 in
98
155.2
96.5
156.2
155.2 in
Length
156.2 in
98 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
15.6 %

General
Ford Ka+ 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
KAF
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
69 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
69 hp
205 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
85 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
102 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
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33.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
33.71 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
46 mpg
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
512 mi
Range
575 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
512 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 Ka+ 1.2
96.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data