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2016 DS 3 Photos, engines & full specs

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Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018

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Citroen refreshed the DS3 model in 2016, and, along with the facelift, it introduced its premium brand named DS Automobiles.

When Citroen introduced the DS model in the '50s, it was the most successful car in history, with orders piling up at a considerable rate. Only the Tesla Model 3 exceeded the same number in the first 24 hours since its launch. Just remember that there was no Internet nor live streaming in the '50s. Fast forward six decades, and the French carmaker considered that it was time to establish the DS Automobile as a distinct brand, and it started with this: the DS3.

The refreshed Citroen DS3 lost its Citroen badge but gained a new one. There were no "double-chevron" logos on the car—only the DS one, which took center stage on the front grille and the tailgate. To make the small-segment vehicle looks premium, it added a chromed trim around the grille. Its innovative LED-Xenon headlights were unique on the market when the car was introduced, and not only on the small segment. The car's profile remained the same, with a raked-forward B-pillar and a darkened C-pillar that created the illusion of a wrapped-around rear glass area.

Inside, DS Automobiles featured higher quality materials than in any regular Citroen. The DS3 sported a carbon-fiber look for the dashboard, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and handbrake. Its bucket seats were made more for comfort but with high bolstering areas. In the back, there was hardly room for three people, and even two were cramped. The rear seatback didn't fold flat, but it added some volume to the trunk.

Under the hood, the DS3 offered a choice of gasoline, and turbo-diesel engines ranged between 82 hp and 160 hp.

press release
DS AUTOMOBILES DS 3 2016, 2017, 2018
  6 gasoline engines
  • 1.2L PureTech 5AT (82 HP)
  • 1.2L PureTech 5MT (110 HP)
  • 1.2L PureTech 5MT (82 HP)
  • 1.2L PureTech 6AT (110 HP)
  • 1.2L PureTech 6MT (130 HP)
  • 1.6L THP 6MT (165 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 1.6L BlueHDi 5MT (100 HP)
  • 1.6L BlueHDi 6MT (120 HP)
brochures (download)
CITROEN DS3 Brochure (FR)

DS AUTOMOBILES DS 3
1.2L PureTech 5AT (82 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 5AT (82 HP)
Cylinders:L3
Displacement:1199 cm3
Power:60.3 KW @ 5750 RPM
82 HP @ 5750 RPM
81 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:87 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM
118 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/55 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:155.7 in (3955 mm)
Width:67.5 in (1715 mm)
Height:57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.7/57.8 in (1,466/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:97 in (2464 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.1 cuFT (286 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2161 lbs (980 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3355 lbs (1522 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Highway:60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km)
Combined:56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:97 g/km

DS AUTOMOBILES DS 3
1.2L PureTech 5MT (110 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 5MT (110 HP)
Cylinders:L3
Displacement:1199 cm3
Power:80.9 KW @ 5500 RPM
110 HP @ 5500 RPM
108 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:151 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM
205 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.6 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:155.7 in (3955 mm)
Width:67.5 in (1715 mm)
Height:57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.7/57.8 in (1,466/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:97 in (2464 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.1 cuFT (286 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2359 lbs (1070 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3479 lbs (1578 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Highway:61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km)
Combined:54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:100 g/km

DS AUTOMOBILES DS 3
1.2L PureTech 5MT (82 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 5MT (82 HP)
Cylinders:L3
Displacement:1199 cm3
Power:60.3 KW @ 5750 RPM
82 HP @ 5750 RPM
81 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:87 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM
118 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:108 mph (174 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.3 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:155.7 in (3955 mm)
Width:67.5 in (1715 mm)
Height:57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.7/57.8 in (1,466/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:97 in (2464 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.1 cuFT (286 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2147 lbs (974 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3331 lbs (1511 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:104 g/km

DS AUTOMOBILES DS 3
1.2L PureTech 6AT (110 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 6AT (110 HP)
Cylinders:L3
Displacement:1199 cm3
Power:80.9 KW @ 5500 RPM
110 HP @ 5500 RPM
108 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:151 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM
205 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:117 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/55 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:155.7 in (3955 mm)
Width:67.5 in (1715 mm)
Height:57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.7/57.8 in (1,466/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:97 in (2464 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.1 cuFT (286 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2403 lbs (1090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3560 lbs (1615 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Highway:60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km)
Combined:51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:105 g/km

DS AUTOMOBILES DS 3
1.2L PureTech 6MT (130 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 6MT (130 HP)
Cylinders:L3
Displacement:1199 cm3
Power:95.6 KW @ 5500 RPM
130 HP @ 5500 RPM
128 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:170 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM
230 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/55 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:155.7 in (3955 mm)
Width:67.5 in (1715 mm)
Height:57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.7/57.8 in (1,466/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:97 in (2464 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.1 cuFT (286 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2403 lbs (1090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3527 lbs (1600 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Highway:57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined:52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:105 g/km

DS AUTOMOBILES DS 3
1.6L THP 6MT (165 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L THP 6MT (165 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:121.3 KW @ 6000 RPM
165 HP @ 6000 RPM
163 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:177 lb-ft @ 1400 RPM
240 Nm @ 1400 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:135 mph (217 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.5 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:155.7 in (3955 mm)
Width:67.5 in (1715 mm)
Height:57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.7/57.8 in (1,466/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:97 in (2464 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.1 cuFT (286 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2513 lbs (1140 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3538 lbs (1605 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

DS AUTOMOBILES DS 3
1.6L BlueHDi 5MT (100 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L BlueHDi 5MT (100 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1560 cm3
Power:73.5 KW @ 3750 RPM
100 HP @ 3750 RPM
99 BHP @ 3750 RPM
Torque:187 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM
254 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:117 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.8 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:155.7 in (3955 mm)
Width:67.5 in (1715 mm)
Height:57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.7/57.8 in (1,466/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:97 in (2464 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.1 cuFT (286 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2392 lbs (1085 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3600 lbs (1633 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km)
Highway:73.5 mpg US (3.2 L/100Km)
Combined:69.2 mpg US (3.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:87 g/km

DS AUTOMOBILES DS 3
1.6L BlueHDi 6MT (120 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L BlueHDi 6MT (120 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1560 cm3
Power:88.3 KW @ 3500 RPM
120 HP @ 3500 RPM
118 BHP @ 3500 RPM
Torque:210 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM
285 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.3 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:155.7 in (3955 mm)
Width:67.5 in (1715 mm)
Height:57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.7/57.8 in (1,466/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:97 in (2464 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.1 cuFT (286 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2535 lbs (1150 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3644 lbs (1653 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Highway:73.5 mpg US (3.2 L/100Km)
Combined:65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:94 g/km
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