The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)

€ 38,000
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3 (120 Ah)
€ 31,200
 Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) Citroen DS 3
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW i3 (120 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 5.3 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen DS 3
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
69.9
80.3
56.8
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
67.6
78.5
69.9 in
Width
67.6 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
62.1 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
101.2
157.9
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
96.5
156
157.9 in
Length
156 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen DS 3
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3521 lb
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.79 %
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)

General

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen DS 3
I01
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen DS 3
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 hp
204 hp
Citroen DS 3
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
203 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3

Performance

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen DS 3
93 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
17.65 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 158 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
158 MPGe
37 mpg
Citroen DS 3
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
180 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
485 mi
Citroen DS 3
Environmental Impact
42.6 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen DS 3
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data