The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70 EGS (14 - 14)
€ 11,800

€ 18,500

€ 11,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 e-HDi 70.
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
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 e-HDi 70
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3494 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
8.64 %

General
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
84 hp
67 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
83 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
83 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
105 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
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27.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
27.69 lb/hp
38 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
47 mpg
69 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
36 mpg
city
65 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 e-HDi 70
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 e-HDi 70
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data