The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP (09 - 10)
€ 18,700
€ 16,800
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 85 FAP.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
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 85 FAP
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.82 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
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
85 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
85 hp
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
118 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
727 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
727 mi
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
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).
96.7 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Renault Clio dCi 85 FAP
3
Doors
3
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
