The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 VTi 120 (13 - 14) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 18,700
€ 27,000
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 Citroen C3 VTi 120 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
Citroen C3 VTi 120
DS Automobiles DS 3
60
68
78.2
56.8
67.6
78.9
68 in
Width
67.6 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
60 in
Height
56.8 in
97.1
155.2
96.5
156.2
155.2 in
Length
156.2 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 VTi 120
DS Automobiles DS 3
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3481 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.79 %
General
Citroen C3 VTi 120
DS Automobiles 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
Citroen C3 VTi 120
DS Automobiles DS 3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 hp
205 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
Citroen C3 VTi 120
DS Automobiles DS 3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3
▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
22.7 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 VTi 120
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
41 mpg
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
575 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
545 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Environmental Impact
108 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).
102.4 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
108 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 VTi 120
DS Automobiles DS 3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
