The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. Skoda Fabia RS DSG (10 - 14)
€ 18,800

€ 22,300

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Skoda Fabia RS.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia RS
57.4
67.5
78.5
58.7
64.6
72.5
67.5 in
Width
64.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
72.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
96.5
155.4
96.6
158.6
155.4 in
Length
158.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
96.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia RS
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3788 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
12.73 %

General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia RS
S
Generation
5J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia RS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
178 hp
Skoda Fabia RS
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Fabia RS
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia RS
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Fabia RS
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Skoda Fabia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia RS
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
38 mpg
Skoda Fabia RS
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
451 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
451 mi
Skoda Fabia RS
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).
117.5 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
117.5 kWh
Skoda Fabia RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Skoda Fabia RS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft