The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165 (12 - 14) vs. Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (19 - ..)
€ 31,700

€ 53,000

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000
ⓘ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 HDi 165 is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Tesla Model 3 Long Range.
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
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 HDi 165
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
3724 lb
Curb Weight
4072 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
8.55 %

General
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
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 HDi 165
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Code
3D3, 3D5
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
456 hp
at 0 rpm
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
161 hp
456 hp
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Performance
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
134 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model 3 Long Range
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23.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.93 lb/hp
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
23.13 lb/hp
8.93 lb/hp
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
( 55 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 HDi 165
55 MPGe
MPGe
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
40 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 kWh
777 mi
Range
No data
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
777 mi
mi
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 HDi 165
98.8 kWh
0 kWh
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
972 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft










36.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data