Citroën DS3 (2009 – 2014) vs Renault Clio 3 Doors (2009 – 2013): specs compared
Both offer around 202 hp at most. The Citroën DS3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 223 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 4.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 975 kg against 1,215 kg. At 4,031 mm, the Renault Clio 3 Doors is 84 mm longer than the Citroën DS3.
| Specification |
Citroën
DS3
2009 – 2014
|
Renault
Clio 3 Doors
2009 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2014 | 2009 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 82 – 203 hp | 106 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 118 – 275 Nm | 155 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 14.2 s | 6.9 – 11.1 s |
| Top speed | 174 – 235 km/h | 190 – 223 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 6.7 L/100 km | 4.3 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,947 mm | 4,016 – 4,031 mm |
| Width | 1,715 mm | 1,707 – 1,768 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm | 1,483 – 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,573 – 2,583 mm |
| Curb weight | 975 – 1,165 kg | 1,215 – 1,279 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.