The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio (09 - 10) vs. Citroen DS 3 THP 200 Racing (11 - 13)
€ 22,800
€ 31,200
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Clio is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3.
Renault Clio
Citroen DS 3
58.4
69.6
79.7
56.8
67.6
78.5
69.6 in
Width
67.6 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.4 in
Height
56.8 in
101.8
158.1
96.5
156
158.1 in
Length
156 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio
Citroen DS 3
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3521 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
3.05 %
General
Renault Clio
Citroen DS 3
R
Generation
S
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
Renault Clio
Citroen DS 3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
Power
204 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Clio
198 hp
204 hp
Citroen DS 3
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
203 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Clio
159 lb‑ft
203 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3
Performance
Renault Clio
Citroen DS 3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3
▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
Renault Clio
14.24 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio
Citroen DS 3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Clio
28 mpg
37 mpg
Citroen DS 3
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
485 mi
Renault Clio
412 mi
485 mi
Citroen DS 3
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Clio
157.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio
Citroen DS 3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
29.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
