The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio (09 - 10) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 22,800

€ 19,900

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120.
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
58.4
69.6
79.7
57.4
67.5
78.9
69.6 in
Width
67.5 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.4 in
Height
57.4 in
101.8
158.1
96.5
155.4
158.1 in
Length
155.4 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3499 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
9.01 %

General
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Clio
198 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Renault Clio
159 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
Renault Clio
14.24 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Clio
28 mpg
36 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
471 mi
Renault Clio
412 mi
471 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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).
125 kWh
Renault Clio
157.2 kWh
125 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






29.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data