The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) vs. Citroen C3 VTi 120 Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 31,200
€ 19,800
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 DS 3 is 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the C3 VTi 120.
DS 3
C3 VTi 120
56.8
67.6
78.5
60
68
78.2
67.6 in
Width
68 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
56.8 in
Height
60 in
96.5
156
97.1
155.2
156 in
Length
155.2 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS 3
C3 VTi 120
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2690 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3554 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.61 %
General
DS 3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
DS 3
C3 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS 3
204 hp
118 hp
C3 VTi 120
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
DS 3
203 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
C3 VTi 120
Performance
DS 3
C3 VTi 120
146 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
C3 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.8 lb/hp
DS 3
13.4 lb/hp
22.8 lb/hp
C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS 3
C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
DS 3
37 mpg
36 mpg
C3 VTi 120
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
478 mi
DS 3
485 mi
478 mi
C3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
123.1 kWh
DS 3
121.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
C3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS 3
C3 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
864 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
