The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) vs. Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)

€ 31,200
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13) Citroen DS 3
€ 22,900
 Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12) Renault Clio R.S.
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Citroen DS 3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Renault Clio R.S..
Citroen DS 3
Renault Clio R.S.
56.8
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
67.6
78.5
58.4
Blueprint Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)
69.6
79.7
67.6 in
Width
69.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
56.8 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
96.5
156
Blueprint Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)
101.8
158.1
156 in
Length
158.1 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen DS 3
Renault Clio R.S.
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3521 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3726 lb
Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
3.05 %
Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)

General

Citroen DS 3
Renault Clio R.S.
S
Generation
R
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 3
Renault Clio R.S.
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
2 L / 98 cu in
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
Citroen DS 3
204 hp
198 hp
Renault Clio R.S.
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
Citroen DS 3
203 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Renault Clio R.S.

Performance

Citroen DS 3
Renault Clio R.S.
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio R.S.

▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
13.4 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 3
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Citroen DS 3
37 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
417 mi
Citroen DS 3
485 mi
417 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
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).
155.3 kWh
Citroen DS 3
121.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 3
Renault Clio R.S.
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
787 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.4 cu ft