The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. Citroen C3 PureTech 68 (18 - 19)
€ 27,000

€ 12,200

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Citroen C3 PureTech 68.
DS Automobiles DS 3
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
56.8
67.6
78.9
58
68.9
72
67.6 in
Width
68.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
72 in
56.8 in
Height
58 in
96.5
156.2
100
157.3
156.2 in
Length
157.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2317 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb

Weight Difference:
439 lb
15.93 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
S
Generation
B618
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 5750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
67 hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
143 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
748 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 PureTech 68
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.58 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
34.58 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
49 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
575 mi
Range
583 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
583 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
90.9 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data