The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 18,800
€ 13,400
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,400
ⓘ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 VTi 120 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the C3 1.4.
DS 3 VTi 120
C3 1.4
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 VTi 120
C3 1.4
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3371 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.28 %
General
DS 3 VTi 120
C3 1.4
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 VTi 120
C3 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
72 hp
at 5200 rpm
DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
72 hp
C3 1.4
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
C3 1.4
Performance
DS 3 VTi 120
C3 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
C3 1.4
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
C3 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS 3 VTi 120
C3 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
39 mpg
C3 1.4
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
518 mi
DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
518 mi
C3 1.4
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).
113.6 kWh
DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
113.6 kWh
C3 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS 3 VTi 120
C3 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
