The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)
€ 27,000

€ 19,700

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo.
DS Automobiles DS 3
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
56.8
67.6
78.9
58.6
68.4
76.5
67.6 in
Width
68.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
56.8 in
Height
58.6 in
96.5
156.2
98.9
157.4
156.2 in
Length
157.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3494 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.18 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
S
Generation
S07
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
148 hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
575 mi
Range
383 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
383 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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).
138.2 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft