The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130 (09 - 12) vs. Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 16,600

€ 19,900

€ 16,600
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 1.6 16V 130 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Citroen DS 3 VTi 120.
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
58.9
67.7
79.7
57.4
67.5
78.5
67.7 in
Width
67.5 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.9 in
Height
57.4 in
101.4
158.7
96.5
155.4
158.7 in
Length
155.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3499 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
4.18 %

General
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Citroen 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 1.6 16V 130
Citroen 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
126 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
126 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
114 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
114 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
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21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
21.26 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
34 mpg
36 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
471 mi
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
495 mi
471 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 1.6 16V 130
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio 1.6 16V 130
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 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