The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 68 (12 - 13) vs. Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
€ 13,000
€ 31,200
€ 13,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The C3 PureTech VTi 68 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the DS 3.
C3 PureTech VTi 68
DS 3
60
68
78.2
56.8
67.6
78.5
68 in
Width
67.6 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
60 in
Height
56.8 in
97.1
155.2
96.5
156
155.2 in
Length
156 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
C3 PureTech VTi 68
DS 3
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3521 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
8.45 %
General
C3 PureTech VTi 68
DS 3
S
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C3 PureTech VTi 68
DS 3
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
67 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
C3 PureTech VTi 68
67 hp
204 hp
DS 3
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
C3 PureTech VTi 68
70 lb‑ft
203 lb‑ft
DS 3
Performance
C3 PureTech VTi 68
DS 3
101 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec
C3 PureTech VTi 68
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
DS 3
▶ REPLAY
37.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
C3 PureTech VTi 68
37.34 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C3 PureTech VTi 68
DS 3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
C3 PureTech VTi 68
55 mpg
37 mpg
DS 3
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
723 mi
Range
485 mi
C3 PureTech VTi 68
723 mi
485 mi
DS 3
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
121.2 kWh
C3 PureTech VTi 68
81.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
DS 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C3 PureTech VTi 68
DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
