The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16)
€ 11,800

€ 21,200

€ 11,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 Ti-VCT is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100.
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
59.9
66.7
75.2
57.4
67.5
78.9
66.7 in
Width
67.5 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
59.9 in
Height
57.4 in
98
154.7
96.5
155.4
154.7 in
Length
155.4 in
98 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3600 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
9.03 %

General
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
KAF
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
84 hp
98 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
83 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
83 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
105 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
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27.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.09 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
27.69 lb/hp
26.09 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
47 mpg
69 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
36 mpg
city
62 mpg
59 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
522 mi
Range
823 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
522 mi
823 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
70 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
94.8 kWh
70 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data