The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 17)
€ 18,700
€ 19,400
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 VTi 120 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
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 VTi 120
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3642 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.86 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
S
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
98 hp
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.09 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
26.09 lb/hp
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
69 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
69 mpg
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
31 mpg
city
62 mpg
52 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
823 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
823 mi
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Environmental Impact
108 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).
70 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
70 kWh
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
