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

€ 43,900

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 16.4 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus.
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
1505
1871
2128
1443
1850
2089
1871 mm
Width
1850 mm
2128 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2089 mm
1505 mm
Height
1443 mm
2727
4530
2875
4694
4530 mm
Length
4694 mm
2727 mm
Wheelbase
2875 mm
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
1689 kg
Kerb Weight
1684 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.3 %

General
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
K/KF
Generation
Model 3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Code
3D1
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
161 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 0 rpm
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
161 bhp
302 bhp
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
340 NM
NM
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
Performance
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
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10.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.58 kg/bhp
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
10.49 kg/bhp
5.58 kg/bhp
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
( 66 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
No data
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
66 MPGe
MPGe
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
48 mpg
city
No data
69 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 kWh
777 mi
Range
No data
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
777 mi
mi
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
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 Standard Range Plus
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 5 HDi 165
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
441 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
468 L
Boot Capacity
425 L










1288 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data