The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 (10 - 12) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (11 - 13)
€ 15,700
€ 15,400
€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 is 6.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Nissan Micra 1.2
57.4
67.5
78.5
59.6
65.9
73.8
67.5 in
Width
65.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.8 in
57.4 in
Height
59.6 in
96.5
155.4
96.5
148.8
155.4 in
Length
148.8 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Nissan Micra 1.2
2632 lb
Curb Weight
2238 lb
3422 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
15.01 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Nissan Micra 1.2
S
Generation
K13
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
94 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
100 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Nissan Micra 1.2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
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28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.33 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
28 lb/hp
28.33 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
41 mpg
44 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
536 mi
Range
472 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
536 mi
472 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
102.4 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
109.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95
Nissan Micra 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
789 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.1 cu ft
