The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. Citroen C3 VTi 120 Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 27,000

€ 19,800

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The DS Automobiles DS 3 is 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the Citroen C3 VTi 120.
DS Automobiles DS 3
Citroen C3 VTi 120
56.8
67.6
78.9
60
68
78.2
67.6 in
Width
68 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
56.8 in
Height
60 in
96.5
156.2
97.1
155.2
156.2 in
Length
155.2 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
Citroen C3 VTi 120
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2690 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3554 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.39 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
Citroen C3 VTi 120
S
Generation
S
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
118 hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
Citroen C3 VTi 120
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen C3 VTi 120
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.8 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
22.8 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
36 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
478 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
478 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
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).
123.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
Citroen C3 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
864 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data