Segment: Small
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018
Citroen finally launched the DS Automobiles brand in 2016, and along with that, it refreshed the DS 3 lineup, which was initially named Citroen DS3 when it was unveiled in 2009.
While the name could still confuse some customers, the car was promising. Specific dealerships sold it but were not necessarily connected with the Citroen brand. In addition, the automaker tried to create an upscale vehicle with a French flair, different from what the Germans, the British, or the Swedish automakers could provide. After all, the three-door hatchback and its open-top sibling, the DS 3 Cabrio, were well-received by customers, who bought them in almost 400,000 units in the model’s six-year lifetime until the DS Automobiles brand was established as an independent marque.
Starting with this model, the “double-chevron” badge on the vehicle disappeared completely. It has been replaced by the DS badge ever since and has helped the car manufacturer create its brand identity. A chromed trim adorned the front fascia, surrounding the main grille, and extended with wing-like elements that underlined the headlights. Lower, on the apron, the automaker added a shiny horizontal slat, while below it was a center-mounted trapezoidal air intake flanked by round fog lamps.
The idea of the floating-roof design was well-received by customers, so DS Automobiles didn’t want to change it. As a result, the DS 3 featured a B-pillar with a black upper area that matched the roof color. The side rear windows and the one from the tailgate were visually combined with the dark D-pillar. As a result, the DS 3 created the image of a large, wrap-around glass area. Furthermore, the A-pillars were also dark, and the color of the door matched their look mirror caps. Customers could get the vehicle with either 16- or 17-inch alloy wheels, depending on the engine version 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 grade, the car featured buckets or sports seats at the front, covered in leather, and sporting a unique design with a rectangular pattern. At the same time, in the back, the split-folding bench seat could expand the trunk space.
Under the hood, the automaker narrowed the engine choices, but it still kept the most potent version available. Besides the lowest-powered version of the vehicle, all the others were turbocharged. Power was sent to the front wheels only via five or six-speed manuals or a six-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 5AT FWD (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: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
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: | 57.7/57.8 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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2161 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3355 lbs (1522 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 5MT FWD (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: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 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: | 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: | 57.7/57.8 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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2359 lbs (1070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3479 lbs (1578 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 FWD (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: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108 mph (174 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 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: | 57.7/57.8 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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2147 lbs (974 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3331 lbs (1511 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: | 104 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 6AT FWD (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: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 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: | 57.7/57.8 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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3560 lbs (1615 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: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 105 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 6MT FWD (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: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 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: | 57.7/57.8 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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527 lbs (1600 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 FWD (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 @ 1400 RPM 240 Nm @ 1400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 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: | 57.7/57.8 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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2513 lbs (1140 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 BlueHDi 5MT FWD (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: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 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: | 57.7/57.8 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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2392 lbs (1085 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3600 lbs (1633 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L BlueHDi 6MT FWD (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: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 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: | 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: | 57.7/57.8 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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3644 lbs (1653 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 |