The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Renault Clio 5-door dCi 70 (09 - 10)
€ 18,700

€ 14,400

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Renault Clio dCi 70.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio dCi 70
57.4
67.5
78.9
58.9
67.7
79.7
67.5 in
Width
67.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58.9 in
96.5
155.4
101.4
158.7
155.4 in
Length
158.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio dCi 70
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3649 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.24 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio dCi 70
S
Generation
R
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
Renault Clio dCi 70
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
67 hp
Renault Clio dCi 70
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Renault Clio dCi 70
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio dCi 70
118 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
692 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio dCi 70
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.81 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
40.81 lb/hp
Renault Clio dCi 70
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio dCi 70
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
52 mpg
Renault Clio dCi 70
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
759 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
759 mi
Renault Clio dCi 70
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).
92.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
Renault Clio dCi 70
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio dCi 70
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.4 cu ft