The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 14,000
€ 27,000
€ 14,000
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+ 1.5 TDCi is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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+ 1.5 TDCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
15.6 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
KAF
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 Ka+ 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 Ka+ 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 Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
111 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3
▶ REPLAY
24.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
24.74 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
64 mpg
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
57 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
705 mi
Range
575 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
705 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Environmental Impact
76.1 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+ 1.5 TDCi
76.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
DS Automobiles DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
