The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Renault Clio (09 - 10)

€ 19,900
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14) Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
€ 22,800
 Renault Clio (09 - 10) Renault Clio
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Renault Clio.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio
57.4
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14)
67.5
78.5
58.4
Blueprint Renault Clio (09 - 10)
69.6
79.7
67.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14)
96.5
155.4
Blueprint Renault Clio (09 - 10)
101.8
158.1
155.4 in
Length
158.1 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3726 lb
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9.01 %
Renault Clio (09 - 10)

General

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio
S
Generation
R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
198 hp
Renault Clio
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Renault Clio

Performance

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio

▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Renault Clio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
28 mpg
Renault Clio
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
412 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
412 mi
Renault Clio
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).
157.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
157.2 kWh
Renault Clio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
933 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.4 cu ft