The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 15) vs. Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD (19 - ..)
€ 30,200
€ 59,000
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,000
ⓘ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 5 BlueHDi 120 is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Tesla Model 3 Performance.
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
Tesla Model 3 Performance
59.3
73.7
83.8
56.8
72.8
82.2
73.7 in
Width
72.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
59.3 in
Height
56.8 in
107.4
178.3
113.2
184.8
178.3 in
Length
184.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
113.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
Tesla Model 3 Performance
3314 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5073 lb
Weight Difference:
787 lb
19.19 %
General
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
Tesla Model 3 Performance
K/KF
Generation
Model 3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Code
3D3, 3D1
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
476 hp
at 0 rpm
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
476 hp
Tesla Model 3 Performance
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
221 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Performance
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
Tesla Model 3 Performance
119 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Model 3 Performance
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28.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.62 lb/hp
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
28.08 lb/hp
8.62 lb/hp
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
( 68 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
68 MPGe
MPGe
Tesla Model 3 Performance
51 mpg
city
No data
67 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 kWh
956 mi
Range
No data
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
956 mi
mi
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
No data
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
80.3 kWh
0 kWh
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 5 BlueHDi 120
Tesla Model 3 Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft










36.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data





















