The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 (11 - 13) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
€ 10,800

€ 24,400

€ 10,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan Micra 1.2 is 6.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120.
Nissan Micra 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
59.6
65.6
73.4
57.4
67.5
78.9
65.6 in
Width
67.5 in
73.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
59.6 in
Height
57.4 in
96.5
148.8
96.5
155.4
148.8 in
Length
155.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
2172 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3142 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3523 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
15.46 %

General
Nissan Micra 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
K13
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Micra 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
79 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
81 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
106 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
27.49 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
47 mpg
65 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
74 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
510 mi
Range
777 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
510 mi
777 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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).
74 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
94.8 kWh
74 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






32.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data