The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 HDi 90 FAP (10 - 13)

€ 19,900
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14) DS 3 VTi 120
€ 17,500
 Citroen C3 HDi 90 FAP (10 - 13) C3 HDi 90 FAP
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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 90 FAP.
DS 3 VTi 120
C3 HDi 90 FAP
57.4
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14)
67.5
78.5
60
Blueprint Citroen C3 HDi 90 FAP (10 - 13)
68
78.2
67.5 in
Width
68 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
57.4 in
Height
60 in
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14)
96.5
155.4
Blueprint Citroen C3 HDi 90 FAP (10 - 13)
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 90 FAP
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3545 lb
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.78 %
Citroen C3 HDi 90 FAP (10 - 13)

General

DS 3 VTi 120
C3 HDi 90 FAP
S
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

DS 3 VTi 120
C3 HDi 90 FAP
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
91 hp
C3 HDi 90 FAP
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
C3 HDi 90 FAP

Performance

DS 3 VTi 120
C3 HDi 90 FAP
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

DS 3 VTi 120

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

C3 HDi 90 FAP

▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.98 lb/hp
DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
27.98 lb/hp
C3 HDi 90 FAP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS 3 VTi 120
C3 HDi 90 FAP
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
59 mpg
C3 HDi 90 FAP
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
47 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
699 mi
DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
699 mi
C3 HDi 90 FAP
Environmental Impact
125 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).
82.2 kWh
DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
82.2 kWh
C3 HDi 90 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

DS 3 VTi 120
C3 HDi 90 FAP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data