The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) vs. Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG (12 - 13)
€ 35,000

€ 17,900

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i3 (60 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 4.7 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG.
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
62.1
69.9
80.3
57.4
67.5
78.5
69.9 in
Width
67.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
62.1 in
Height
57.4 in
101.2
157.4
96.5
155.4
157.4 in
Length
155.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2632 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3422 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.73 %

General
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
I01
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
168 hp
94 hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
93 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
▶ REPLAY
16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
16.8 lb/hp
28 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 161 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
29 mpg
( 21 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.)
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
161 MPGe
21 MPGe
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.7 gal
91 mi
Range
253 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
91 mi
253 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
Environmental Impact
42 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
42 kWh
119.4 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
789 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft





31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data