The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 (17 - 18)
€ 15,500
€ 18,700
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start.
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
57.4
67.5
78.5
58
68.9
72
67.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
72 in
57.4 in
Height
58 in
96.5
155.4
100
157.3
155.4 in
Length
157.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9.89 %
General
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
S
Generation
B618
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
98 hp
C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
Performance
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
108 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
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28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.2 lb/hp
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
28.58 lb/hp
26.2 lb/hp
C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
64 mpg
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
64 mpg
C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
690 mi
Range
705 mi
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
705 mi
C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
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).
76.1 kWh
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
C3 BlueHDi 100 Stop&Start
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
