The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)
€ 18,800
€ 19,700
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
57.4
67.5
78.5
58.6
68.4
76.5
67.5 in
Width
68.4 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
96.5
155.4
98.9
157.4
155.4 in
Length
157.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3494 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.86 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
S
Generation
S07
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
148 hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
383 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
383 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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).
138.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
138.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
