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Citroen C3 vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or DS Automobiles DS 3?

Citroen C3 vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • substantially cheaper
  • barely lighter
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • visibly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,540 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5 L/100km – no difference here.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 75 km more than the Citroen C3.

DS 3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers visibly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers noticeably more torque with 260 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is barely lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,249 kg. The difference is around 23 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers a bit more boot space – 350 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries very slightly more – 466 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is barely ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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DS 3

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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