The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG (12 - 13) vs. Abarth Grande Punto Esseesse (08 - 10)
€ 17,900

€ 23,100

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Abarth Grande Punto.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
Abarth Grande Punto
57.4
67.5
78.5
58.7
68
75.8
67.5 in
Width
68 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
96.5
155.4
98.8
159.1
155.4 in
Length
159.1 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
Abarth Grande Punto
2632 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3422 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
5.26 %

General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
Abarth Grande Punto
S
Generation
ZAF 199
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
Abarth Grande Punto
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
199 A8.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
94 hp
178 hp
Abarth Grande Punto
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
201 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
100 lb‑ft
201 lb‑ft
Abarth Grande Punto
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
Abarth Grande Punto
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Abarth Grande Punto
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28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
28 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Abarth Grande Punto
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
Abarth Grande Punto
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
29 mpg
35 mpg
Abarth Grande Punto
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
8.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
253 mi
Range
418 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
253 mi
418 mi
Abarth Grande Punto
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
127 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
119.4 kWh
127 kWh
Abarth Grande Punto
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
Abarth Grande Punto
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
789 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft