The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82 (13 - 14) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
€ 17,000
€ 24,400
€ 17,000
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 a little. The Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82 is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120.
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
60
68
78.2
57.4
67.5
78.9
68 in
Width
67.5 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
60 in
Height
57.4 in
97.1
155.2
96.5
155.4
155.2 in
Length
155.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3331 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3523 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.14 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
S
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
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
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
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
108 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
▶ REPLAY
31.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
31.02 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
65 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
690 mi
Range
777 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
777 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Environmental Impact
85.3 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
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
74 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech VTi 82
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
818 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
