The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG (12 - 13) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
€ 17,900

€ 41,200

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 cm shorter, 7.6 cm narrower and 13.2 cm lower than the BMW i3s (94 Ah).
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
1458
1715
1994
1590
1791
2039
1715 mm
Width
1791 mm
1994 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1458 mm
Height
1590 mm
2452
3948
2570
4006
3948 mm
Length
4006 mm
2452 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
1194 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1552 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
146 kg
10.9 %

General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
S
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1397 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
94 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
94 bhp
181 bhp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
136 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
136 NM
270 NM
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
113 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (94 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 kg/bhp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
12.7 kg/bhp
7.4 kg/bhp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
( 26 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
23 kWh✽
( 174 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
26 MPGe
174 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
26 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
motorway
No data
33 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
253 mi
Range
117 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
253 mi
117 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
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).
46.5 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
119.4 kWh
46.5 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 95 LPG
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
358 kg
Maximum Payload
360 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
260 L





No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L