The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 HDi 70 (13 - 15)
€ 18,800
€ 14,800
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The DS 3 VTi 120 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the C3 HDi 70.
DS 3 VTi 120
C3 HDi 70
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 HDi 70
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3320 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.21 %
General
DS 3 VTi 120
C3 HDi 70
S
Generation
S
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 VTi 120
C3 HDi 70
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
67 hp
C3 HDi 70
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
C3 HDi 70
Performance
DS 3 VTi 120
C3 HDi 70
118 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec
C3 HDi 70
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.3 lb/hp
DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
38.3 lb/hp
C3 HDi 70
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS 3 VTi 120
C3 HDi 70
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
62 mpg
C3 HDi 70
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
736 mi
DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
736 mi
C3 HDi 70
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).
78.2 kWh
DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
78.2 kWh
C3 HDi 70
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS 3 VTi 120
C3 HDi 70
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
754 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
