Citroen DS3 DS 3 (Phase I)

Citroen - DS 3 (Phase I)

Details-
BrandCitroen
ModelDS3
GenerationDS 3 (Phase I)
Modification1.6 THP (155 Hp)
Start Of ProductionNovember, 2011
End Of Production2014

Performance

The DS3 is a car with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7.3 seconds and a maximum speed of 214 km/h (132.97 mph).

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph7.3 sec
Max Speed214 km/h 132.97 mph

Body & Dimensions

The DS3 is a compact hatchback car with a length of 3948 mm, width of 1715 mm, and a height of 1458-1483 mm. It has 3 doors, 5 seats, and a wheelbase of 2464 mm. The car has a front track of 1465-1468 mm and a rear track of 1467-1471 mm.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeHatchback
Seats5
Doors3
Length3948 mm 155.43 in.
Width1715 mm 67.52 in.
Width Including Mirrors2004 mm 78.9 in.
Height1458-1483 mm 57.4 - 58.39 in.
Wheelbase2464 mm 97.01 in.
Front Track1465-1468 mm 57.68 - 57.8 in.
Rear Track1467-1471 mm 57.76 - 57.91 in.
Front Overhang824 mm 32.44 in.
Rear Overhang660 mm 25.98 in.
Min Turning Circle10.4 m 34.12 ft.

Fuel Consumption

The DS3 is a petrol (gasoline) car that complies with Euro 5 emission standards. It has a fuel consumption of 7.9 l/100 km in the city, 4.5 l/100 km on the highway, and 5.8 l/100 km combined, with CO2 emissions of 135 g/km.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Emission StandardEuro 5
Fuel Consumption Urban7.9 l/100 km 29.77 US mpg 35.76 UK mpg 12.66 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban4.5 l/100 km 52.27 US mpg 62.77 UK mpg 22.22 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined5.8 l/100 km 40.55 US mpg 48.7 UK mpg 17.24 km/l
Co2 Emissions135 g/km

Engine & Transmission

The DS3 is a front-wheel drive car powered by a 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine producing 155 Hp and 240 Nm of torque. It has a 6-speed manual transmission and features an independent suspension system with McPherson struts at the front and an elastic beam at the rear.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power155 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power Per Litre97 Hp/l
Torque240 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 177.01 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Transverse
Engine Model Code5FR EP6DT, 5FV EP6CDT
Engine Displacement1598 cm3 97.52 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore77 mm 3.03 in.
Piston Stroke85.8 mm 3.38 in.
Fuel Injection SystemDirect injection
Engine AspirationTurbocharger, Intercooler
Engine Oil Capacity4.3 l 4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification5W-30 / PSA B71 2290 0W-30 / PSA B71 2312
Coolant6.2 l 6.55 US qt | 5.46 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelFront wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox6 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionIndependent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent coil spring, Elastic beam

Brakes

The DS3 is a compact luxury car with ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear, featuring an Anti-lock braking system for enhanced safety. It has an electric power steering system and 17-inch wheels with 205/45 R17 tires.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesDisc
Assisting SystemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Tires Size205/45 R17
Wheel Rims Size17

Weight & Capacity

The DS3 has a weight-to-power ratio of 7 kg/Hp (142.2 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 4.5 kg/Nm (220.2 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1090 kg (2403.04 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1590 kg (3505.35 lbs.). The car has a maximum load capacity of 500 kg (1102.31 lbs.) and a trunk/boot space that ranges from 285 l (10.06 cu. ft.) to 980 l (34.61 cu. ft.). It has a fuel tank capacity of 50 l (13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal) and a maximum roof load of 70 kg (154.32 lbs.). The permitted trailer load is 900 kg (1984.16 lbs.) with brakes and 570 kg (1256.63 lbs.) without brakes. The permitted towbar download is 46 kg (101.41 lbs.).

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio7 kg/Hp, 142.2 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio4.5 kg/Nm, 220.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1090 kg 2403.04 lbs.
Max Weight1590 kg 3505.35 lbs.
Max Load500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum285 l 10.06 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum980 l 34.61 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity50 l 13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal
Max Roof Load70 kg 154.32 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent900 kg 1984.16 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes570 kg 1256.63 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download46 kg 101.41 lbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Citroen - DS 3 (Phase I)

3948 mm (155.43 in)

3

2464 mm (97.01 in)

The DS3 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The DS3 has a maximum speed of 214 km/h (132.97 mph).

The DS3's acceleration and top speed are about average for a compact car. It is not particularly fast, but it is also not particularly slow.

The DS3 uses petrol (gasoline) as fuel.

The DS3 has CO2 emissions of 135 g/km.

The DS3 has a fuel consumption of 4.5 l/100 km on the highway.

1598 cm3 or 97.52 cu. in.

6-speed manual transmission

Front-wheel drive

The DS3 has ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear.

The DS3 has an electric power steering system.

The DS3 has 17-inch wheels with 205/45 R17 tires.

The DS3 is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 240 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.

The DS3 features advanced suspension and chassis technologies for precise handling and stability.

The DS3 achieves an EPA estimated fuel efficiency of 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.

The weight-to-power ratio of the DS3 is 7 kg/Hp (142.2 Hp/tonne).

The fuel tank capacity of the DS3 is 50 l (13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal).

The permitted trailer load of the DS3 without brakes is 570 kg (1256.63 lbs.).