CITROEN DS 3 2009-2014 Photos, engines & full specs
Updated: 30 May 2021 • Maintained by:
Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
132 Photos
Citroen introduced the DS3 range in 2009 and started to sell the vehicle in 2010 as a premium hatchback.
The French carmaker appealed to the glorious DS model from the '50s and '60s. It was the beginning of a new evolution in the Citroen range. The DS was supposed to be an upmarket range of products. Later on, the DS (spelled deesse – goddess in French) became a distinct brand with a unique design. It was built on the same platform as the Citroen C3.
At the front, the car featured a large trapezoidal grille on the wrapped-around plastic bumper. It sported a DS badge on the hood and the "double-chevron" chromed logo on the grille. On the bumper's sides, the designers installed vertically arranged daytime running lights with LEDs. The B-pillar was black on its upper side. Thus, the design team created an image of a fake cabriolet.
Inside, the DS3 followed an unusual concept, where a big part of the dashboard had the same color as the car's exterior. Its front bucket seats sported side bolstering. Citroen made the three-door hatchback on the same platform as the regular C3 but with an utterly different cabin.
Under the hood, the carmaker offered a choice of gasoline or turbo-diesel engines. They ranged between 92 hp and 202 hp. The latter was for the limited-edition Racing.
CITROEN DS 3 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
6 gasoline engines
- 1.2L VTi 5MT FWD (82 HP)
- 1.4L VTi 5MT FWD (90 HP)
- 1.6L THP 6MT FWD (156 HP)
- 1.6L THP Racing 6MT FWD (202 HP)
- 1.6L VTi 4AT FWD (120 HP)
- 1.6L VTi 5MT FWD (120 HP)
2 diesel engines
- 1.6L HDi 5MT FWD (90 HP)
- 1.6L HDi 6MT FWD (110 HP)
brochures (download)
CITROEN DS3 Brochure 2013 (UK)CITROEN DS 3
1.2L VTi 5MT FWD (82 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L VTi 5MT FWD (82 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 1199 cm3 |
| Power: | 60 KW @ 5750 RPM 82 HP @ 5750 RPM 80 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
| Torque: | 87 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 118 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 108 mph (174 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 155.4 in (3947 mm) |
| Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
| Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10 cuFT (283 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
| Turning circle: | 34.1 ft (10.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2150 lbs (975 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3298 lbs (1496 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 107 g/km |
CITROEN DS 3
1.4L VTi 5MT FWD (90 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L VTi 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1397 cm3 |
| Power: | 75 KW @ 6000 RPM 102 HP @ 6000 RPM 101 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 136 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 155.4 in (3947 mm) |
| Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
| Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10 cuFT (283 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
| Turning circle: | 34.1 ft (10.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2535 lbs (1150 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3426 lbs (1554 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 134 g/km |
CITROEN DS 3
1.6L THP 6MT FWD (156 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L THP 6MT FWD (156 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
| Power: | 115 KW @ 6000 RPM 156 HP @ 6000 RPM 154 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 1400 RPM 240 Nm @ 1400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 133 mph (214 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 155.4 in (3947 mm) |
| Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
| Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10 cuFT (283 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
| Turning circle: | 34.1 ft (10.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2568 lbs (1165 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3521 lbs (1597 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 155 g/km |
CITROEN DS 3
1.6L THP Racing 6MT FWD (202 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L THP Racing 6MT FWD (202 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
| Power: | 149 KW @ 6000 RPM 203 HP @ 6000 RPM 200 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 203 lb-ft @ 2000-4500 RPM 275 Nm @ 2000-4500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 155.4 in (3947 mm) |
| Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
| Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10 cuFT (283 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
| Turning circle: | 34.1 ft (10.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2568 lbs (1165 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3499 lbs (1587 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 149 g/km |
CITROEN DS 3
1.6L VTi 4AT FWD (120 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L VTi 4AT FWD (120 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
| Power: | 88 KW @ 6000 RPM 120 HP @ 6000 RPM 118 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 160 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 155.4 in (3947 mm) |
| Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
| Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10 cuFT (283 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
| Turning circle: | 34.1 ft (10.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2524 lbs (1145 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3499 lbs (1587 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 150 g/km |
CITROEN DS 3
1.6L VTi 5MT FWD (120 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L VTi 5MT FWD (120 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
| Power: | 88 KW @ 6000 RPM 120 HP @ 6000 RPM 118 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 160 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 155.4 in (3947 mm) |
| Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
| Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10 cuFT (283 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
| Turning circle: | 34.1 ft (10.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2370 lbs (1075 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3426 lbs (1554 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 29.7 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 136 g/km |
CITROEN DS 3
1.6L HDi 5MT FWD (90 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L HDi 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1560 cm3 |
| Power: | 68 KW @ 4000 RPM 92 HP @ 4000 RPM 91 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 169 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 229 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 155.4 in (3947 mm) |
| Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
| Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10 cuFT (283 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
| Turning circle: | 34.1 ft (10.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2557 lbs (1160 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3583 lbs (1625 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 71.2 mpg US (3.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 104 g/km |
CITROEN DS 3
1.6L HDi 6MT FWD (110 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L HDi 6MT FWD (110 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1560 cm3 |
| Power: | 82 KW @ 3600 RPM 111 HP @ 3600 RPM 110 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 270 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 155.4 in (3947 mm) |
| Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
| Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10 cuFT (283 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
| Turning circle: | 34.1 ft (10.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2568 lbs (1165 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3583 lbs (1625 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 52.2 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 118 g/km |