The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 (14 - 16) vs. Renault Clio (09 - 10)
€ 24,100

€ 22,800

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Renault Clio.
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Renault Clio
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 THP 165 Stop&Start
Renault Clio
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
5 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Renault Clio
S
Generation
R
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 THP 165 Stop&Start
Renault Clio
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
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
163 hp
198 hp
Renault Clio
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Renault Clio
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Renault Clio
135 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
16.44 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Renault Clio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Renault Clio
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
42 mpg
28 mpg
Renault Clio
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
412 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
555 mi
412 mi
Renault Clio
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
157.2 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
106.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
Renault Clio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 THP 165 Stop&Start
Renault Clio
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
860 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