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 1.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles DS 3
58.4
69.6
79.7
56.8
67.6
78.9
69.6 in
Width
67.6 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.4 in
Height
56.8 in
101.8
158.1
96.5
156.2
158.1 in
Length
156.2 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles DS 3
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.27 %
General
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles 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
DS Automobiles 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
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Clio
198 hp
205 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Clio
159 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
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
315 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
Renault Clio
14.24 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Clio
28 mpg
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles 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)
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