The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65 (14 - 15)
€ 27,000

€ 11,800

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65.
DS Automobiles DS 3
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
56.8
67.6
78.9
57
68.2
76.6
67.6 in
Width
68.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.8 in
Height
57 in
96.5
156.2
101.9
160
156.2 in
Length
160 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3446 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
15.6 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
S
Generation
X98
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
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
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
1.1 L / 54 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
63 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
63 hp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
77 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
77 lb‑ft
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
143 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.92 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
36.92 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
43 mpg
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
575 mi
Range
508 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
508 mi
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
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).
104.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
Renault Clio 1.2 16V 65
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft