The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 VTi 120 (13 - 14)
€ 21,000
€ 18,700
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Citroen C3 VTi 120.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Citroen C3 VTi 120
57.4
67.5
78.9
60
68
78.2
67.5 in
Width
68 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
57.4 in
Height
60 in
96.5
155.4
97.1
155.2
155.4 in
Length
155.2 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Citroen C3 VTi 120
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3481 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.52 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Citroen C3 VTi 120
S
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
101 hp
118 hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Citroen C3 VTi 120
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 VTi 120
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
25.32 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
41 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen C3 VTi 120
62 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
823 mi
Range
545 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
545 mi
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
70 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).
108 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
108 kWh
Citroen C3 VTi 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Citroen C3 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
