The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 VTi 120 (13 - 14)
€ 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the C3 VTi 120.
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
C3 VTi 120
57.4
67.5
78.5
60
68
78.2
67.5 in
Width
68 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
57.4 in
Height
60 in
96.5
155.4
97.1
155.2
155.4 in
Length
155.2 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
C3 VTi 120
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3481 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
13.59 %
General
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
C3 VTi 120
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
C3 VTi 120
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
118 hp
C3 VTi 120
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
C3 VTi 120
Performance
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
C3 VTi 120
108 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
C3 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
28.58 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
41 mpg
C3 VTi 120
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
545 mi
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
545 mi
C3 VTi 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).
108 kWh
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
108 kWh
C3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
C3 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
