The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14) vs. Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)
€ 21,000

€ 22,900

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Renault Clio R.S..
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Renault Clio R.S.
57.4
67.5
78.9
58.4
69.6
79.7
67.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58.4 in
96.5
155.4
101.8
158.1
155.4 in
Length
158.1 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Renault Clio R.S.
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
9.29 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Renault Clio R.S.
S
Generation
R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Renault Clio R.S.
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
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
101 hp
198 hp
Renault Clio R.S.
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Renault Clio R.S.
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Renault Clio R.S.
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio R.S.
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
25.32 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
29 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
62 mpg
city
21 mpg
74 mpg
highway
36 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
823 mi
Range
417 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
417 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
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).
155.3 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
155.3 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Renault Clio R.S.
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.4 cu ft