Segment: Small
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018
DS Automobiles evolved from a separate range of Citroen vehicles to a distinct brand in 2016, and one of its first products was the refreshed DS 3 and its open-top brother, the DS 3 Cabrio.
Citroen knew that if it wanted to get more money from its vehicles, it needed an upscale brand. As a result, it followed the same ideas that Hyundai had implemented with Genesis, at first as a model and then as a separate marque. The end result was the DS Automobiles, which was established in 2016. While these new carmaker products shared many underpinnings with other Citroen and Peugeot products, the design language, interior features, and amenities were utterly different. In addition, even the entry-level version, namely the DS 3, had some unique characteristics that made it desirable. In its open-top version, it competed against vehicles such as the MINI and the Fiat 500 Cabrio. However, the newly established French brand had a few aces up its sleeves to overtake the competition.
The 2016 DS 3 evolved from the former 2010 Citroen DS3 lineup. But, unlike that model and the facelifted version that followed in 2014, it didn’t sport the “double-chevron” badge on its front fascia. Instead, the DS logo took center stage on the front grille. Lower, on the apron, the automaker added a horizontal slat and a slim air intake. Customers could get the vehicle with round fog lamps surrounded by chromed surroundings, while the daytime running lights were integrated into the swept-back headlights.
From its profile, at first sight, nothing changed compared to its regular hatchback sibling. DS Automobiles continued the idea of creating a top cabriolet instead of a vehicle with a fully retractable roof. As a result, the B- and C-pillars remained in place, along with the side arches that connected the A-pillars to the rearmost ones. The roof, on the other hand, was made from a three-layer fabric and could retract behind the rear seats along with the rear window. The automaker also found an intelligent way to open the trunk regardless of whether the roof was up or down. Even though it was large enough to carry a few shopping bags, it featured a narrow access hatch. Customers could have the car with 16- or 17-inch alloy wheels, depending on the grade and options.
The cabin was revolutionized once again, even though the DS 3 went through a facelift in 2014. For the 2016 model year, it boasted a new touchscreen for the infotainment system that allowed Apple CarPlay connectivity and mirror Android phones. However, it wasn’t equipped with Android Auto. The flat-bottom steering wheel sported the DS badge in the middle, while in front of it was a three-circular instrument cluster, where the speedometer took center stage. It was flanked by the rev counter on the left and by an LCD display on its right. Depending on the trim level, the DS 3 Cabrio featured high-bolstered or regular seats at the front, while the rear bench seat could accommodate up to three passengers for short trips inside towns.
DS Automobiles inherited some of the engines and gearboxes produced by the Peugeot-Citroen Group for the rest of their ranges. As a result, it was available with a choice of diesel or gasoline powerplants paired with manual or automatic transmissions, depending on the version.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 5MT Start&Stop (110 HP) | |
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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: | 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: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.7 in (3955 mm) |
Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.9 in (1,466/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3523 lbs (1598 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 5MT Start&Stop (82 HP) | |
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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: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 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: | 155.7 in (3955 mm) |
Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.9 in (1,466/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2275 lbs (1032 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3377 lbs (1532 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 112 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 6AT Start&Stop (110 HP) | |
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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: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.7 in (3955 mm) |
Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.9 in (1,466/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3605 lbs (1635 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 112 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 6MT Start&Stop (130 HP) | |
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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: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.7 in (3955 mm) |
Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.9 in (1,466/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2469 lbs (1120 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L THP 6MT Start&Stop (165 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 121.3 KW @ 6000 RPM 165 HP @ 6000 RPM 163 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 240 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.7 in (3955 mm) |
Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.9 in (1,466/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2568 lbs (1165 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3594 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 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 - Performance 1.6L THP 6MT Start&Stop (206 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 151.5 KW @ 6000 RPM 206 HP @ 6000 RPM 203 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 1700 RPM 300 Nm @ 1700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.5 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.7 in (3955 mm) |
Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.9 in (1,466/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2405 lbs (1091 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3591 lbs (1629 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 125 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L BlueHDi 5MT Start&Stop (100 HP) | |
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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: | 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): | 12.1 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.7 in (3955 mm) |
Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.9 in (1,466/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2531 lbs (1148 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3642 lbs (1652 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 71.3 mpg US (3.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 67.2 mpg US (3.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 92 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L BlueHDi 6MT Start&Stop (120 HP) | |
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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: | 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): | 9.4 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.7 in (3955 mm) |
Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.9 in (1,466/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2646 lbs (1200 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3671 lbs (1665 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |