The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio (09 - 10) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 22,800

€ 27,000

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 4.9 cm longer, 5.2 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles DS 3
1484
1769
2025
1443
1717
2004
1769 mm
Width
1717 mm
2025 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2004 mm
1484 mm
Height
1443 mm
2585
4017
2452
3968
4017 mm
Length
3968 mm
2585 mm
Wheelbase
2452 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles DS 3
1279 kg
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1607 kg

Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.27 %

General
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles DS 3
R
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles DS 3
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
198 bhp
at 7100 rpm
Power
205 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Clio
198 bhp
205 bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3
215 NM
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 3000 rpm
Renault Clio
215 NM
300 NM
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles DS 3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Renault Clio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
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6.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.1 kg/bhp
Renault Clio
6.46 kg/bhp
6.1 kg/bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Clio
34 mpg
52 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
412 mi
Range
575 mi
Renault Clio
412 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles 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).
102.4 kWh
Renault Clio
157.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles DS 3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
357 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
285 L






1038 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data