Segment: Small
Production years: 2014, 2015, 2016
Citroen launched the DS line of products in 2009, and its first model of this new range was the DS3. It received a facelift in 2014 and became a brand ambassador for DS Automobiles.
One of the biggest successes in the history of the French automaker was the 1955 Citroen DS. When launched, it stirred the market with its advanced technologies, such as adaptive suspension, variable ground clearance, and cornering lights. Fast forward to 2009, and the car manufacturer tried to impose a spin-off marque named DS. Unfortunately for it, the market crashed due to the world financial crisis. But Citroen didn’t drop the towel and pushed harder. As a result, the DS3 became a hit on the market, with almost 300.000 units sold in five years. Come 2014, the lineup went through a well-deserved facelift, which affected both the coupe and the cabrio version of this small-sized vehicle.
The refreshed DS3 was promoted as a new brand, known as the DS Automobiles, although that marque hasn’t been established yet. At the front, the facelifted DS3 featured new headlights, which featured an LED-Xenon combo for a broad and uniform beam on the road. Even though it wasn’t promoted as a Citroen, it sported the “double-chevron” badge on the chromed trim above the grille. On the lower bumper, the automaker installed a pair of air intakes on the outer area. A fog lamp set was placed between these, and the main grille extended downward into the apron.
From its profile, the DS3 continued the idea of the floating-roof styling, with blackened upper areas on the B-posts. At the same time, the dark D-pillars, along with the side and rear windows, created a wrap-around glass appearance. Depending on the grade and options, a chromed trim adorned the lower side of the doors and the rear quarter panels. Finally, out back, the DS3 sported LED taillights that flanked the tailgate, which was slightly raked forward on its upper area and adorned by a roof spoiler.
Inside, the automaker completely redesigned the dashboard. Atop the center stack, a touchscreen was placed underneath the center vents and above the HVAC controls. Below these, the DS3 featured the stereo, while on the center console, it had the gear stick or the selector for the available automatic transmission. The front bucket seats featured mild bolstered areas and were designed mostly for comfort. As an option, customers who got the most potent version got sportier seats. In the back, the split-folding bench seat could enlarge the trunk space.
Under the hood, the 2014 DS3 featured exclusively Euro6-compatible gasoline or turbodiesel powerplants that sent their power to the front wheels. The engines ranged between 82 PS (80 hp) and 163 PS (161 hp). Citroen paired them with either manual or automatic transmissions.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L VTi 5MT (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: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 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 | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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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 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2469 lbs (1120 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3298 lbs (1496 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L VTi 5MT (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: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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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 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2346 lbs (1064 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3499 lbs (1587 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L THP 6MT (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: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 133 mph (214 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/45 R17 |
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 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2348 lbs (1065 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L THP 6MT (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 119.9 KW @ 6000 RPM 163 HP @ 6000 RPM 161 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 1400 RPM 240 Nm @ 1400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 135 mph (217 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/45 R17 |
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 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2458 lbs (1115 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3538 lbs (1605 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 129 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L VTi 4AT (120 HP) | |
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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: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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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 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2474 lbs (1122 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3499 lbs (1587 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L VTi 5MT (120 HP) | |
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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: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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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 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2621 lbs (1189 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3426 lbs (1554 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L HDi 5MT (90 HP) | |
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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: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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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 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2326 lbs (1055 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3492 lbs (1584 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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: | 99 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L HDi 6MT (110 HP) | |
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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: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/45 R17 |
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 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2337 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3600 lbs (1633 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |