DS 3

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Citroën DS3 SportChic (2010-2016)
Citroën DS3 SportChic (2010-2016)
DS 3
Production period: 2010-2019
Class : Small car
Body versions : Station wagon , convertible sedan
Engines: Otto engines :
1.2–1.6 liters
(60–153 kW)
Diesel engines :
1.4–1.6 liters
(50–84 kW)
Length: 3948-3968 mm
Width: 1715-1717 mm
Height: 1443-1483 mm
Wheelbase : 2452 mm
Empty weight : 1150-1282 kg
Previous model Citroën C2
Citroën C3 Pluriel

The DS 3 is a small car from PSA's French brand Citroën or its sub-brand DS Automobiles , which was launched on March 13, 2010. On March 8, 2013, the DS3 convertible was introduced as the second body variant .

The historical name DS was revived for the first time, but now as part of the name of the DS line positioned above the C models . The main competitors of the Citroën DS3 in the so-called "lifestyle" segment are the MINI, which has been available since mid-2001, and the Alfa Romeo MiTo, which was introduced in autumn 2008 .

The DS 3 is technically based on the second generation C3 , differs in terms of design and is also characterized by a wide range of options for visual customization, such as two-tone paintwork. It is the outwardly almost unchanged series implementation of the Citroën DS Inside study from 2009.

The DS 3 Crossback is not the successor to the small car. The small car was initially built with the introduction of the crossover SUV .

Body styles

The DS3 is offered as a compact three-door hatchback sedan and as a convertible sedan (DS3 Cabrio) with a Webasto folding roof that can be opened in three positions.

  • Rear view

  • Citroën DS3 Convertible (2013-2016)

Equipment variants

In Germany the DS3 is available in four equipment variants:

The Chic basic equipment is currently available for the VTi 82, VTi 95 EGS, VTi 95 LPG and e-HDi 70 airdream engines. It contains, among other things, ABS with brake assist, ESP with ASR, cruise control and limiter, MP3-CD radio with AUX input and fog lights. Six airbags and 16-inch steel rims also come as standard. Air conditioning is available at an additional cost.

In addition to LED daytime running lights, 16-inch alloy wheels and tinting of the rear windows in the SoChic version, the manually adjustable air conditioning is also included in the scope of delivery. In addition, the seat covers are made of high quality fabric. The petrol engines VTi 82 and VTi 120 as well as the diesel engines e-HDi 90 airdream and e-HDi 115 airdream are currently available.

The equipment version Sport Chic is based on version SoChic and has, among others, in addition 3D LED taillights, a hi-fi system with USB port and Bluetooth - hands-free system , air conditioning with automatic control and 17-inch alloy wheels in black. Another characteristic are two chrome-plated exhaust pipes. The model also has sports seats with again higher quality Alcantara seat covers. The SportChic version can only be combined with the THP 155 (previously THP 150) and e-HDi 115 airdream (previously HDi 110) engines.

The regular top equipment is called Ultra Prestige and is based on the SportChic version ; it is currently only available for the hatchback sedan. In addition, the standard equipment includes two-tone paintwork, a navigation system, high-quality leather seats with a color gradient including leather-covered dashboard, rain sensor, rear parking sensors and automatic headlights. The Ultra Prestige version can only be combined with the THP 155 and e-HDi 115 airdream motors.

The DS3 can be extensively customized. Apart from various additional equipment, a different roof color can be selected in addition to the vehicle color, the paintwork of the exterior mirrors is then based on the roof color or is replaced by a chrome-plated version. In addition, the color of the dashboard insert can be matched to the color of the roof. Furthermore, the buyer can choose from various decorative roof stickers in conjunction with matching floor mats. Different fabric and leather combinations are available depending on the exterior color and equipment line. With the DS3 Cabrio, the hood is available in three different colors, depending on the exterior color and equipment line.

In 2015, DS Automobiles presented the special model DS 3 Limited Edition 1955 on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Citroën DS .

DS3 Racing

The DS3 Racing version, limited to 2000 copies, was only available in two color combinations: On the one hand, black and orange, with the roof, the side mirrors, the grille surround and the wheels being orange, and on the other hand, white and gray, with the roof, the side mirrors, the The grille surround and the rims are gray. Various stickers were also attached on request. In the interior, the top model differed from the other versions with Alcantara bucket seats, an orange dashboard and the use of carbon elements.

The DS3 Racing is powered exclusively by the THP 200, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbo engine with direct injection and a rated output of 154 kW (207 hp). On the chassis side, the DS3 Racing has a track width that has been increased by 30 millimeters and a sports chassis with 18-inch alloy wheels that has been lowered by 15 millimeters. In addition, specially adapted shock absorbers, a more directly coordinated steering and a four-piston brake system with perforated brake discs at the front and rear are used. The ESP has also been retuned and can be deactivated.

From 2012, a limited edition of 200 “S. Loeb Edition ”of the DS3 Racing , which is characterized by an exclusive matt black-red paintwork. It is named after the multiple rally world champion Sébastien Loeb .

  • Citroën DS3 Racing (2010-2014)

  • Rear view

  • Citroën DS3 Racing "S. Loeb Edition" (2012)

  • Side view

DS3 (2016)

In 2016 DS became an independent sub-brand of Citroën within the PSA group. As a result, the DS3 was given a facelift. He now does not have a Citroën symbol in the front and rear.

Technical specifications

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The Citroën DS3 was initially available with three different petrol and two diesel engines. In December, the limited DS3 Racing followed with the THP 200, which has an output of 152 kW (207 hp) and, despite an additional output of 51 hp compared to the THP 155, has 0.3 l less fuel consumption.

The THP 155, THP 200 and e-HDi 115 engines are combined with a six-speed manual gearbox, the other engines with a five-speed gearbox as standard. The VTi 95 (petrol version) can be combined with an automated five-speed manual transmission (EGS) , the VTi 120 optionally with a four-speed automatic transmission. The e-HDi 90 is optionally available with the automated six-speed manual transmission "EGS6".

The HDi 90 and e-HDi 90 are the same engines, but the e-HDi 90 has micro-hybrid technology, consisting of brake energy recovery and a further developed stop-start system that connects to the engine via a V-belt connected reversible starter generator works. After each stop, the e-HDi 90 starts up again within 400 milliseconds. This measure is intended to reduce consumption by around 15%.

The new 50 kW e-HDi 70 diesel engine, which is equipped with a stop-start system, has also been available since the end of 2011. This engine has a combined consumption of 3.4 l / 100 km. At the same time, the other diesel engines received the e-HDi micro-hybrid technology as standard.

Since June 2012 the VTi 95 has also been available as a liquid gas model. In this model the petrol tank holds 50 liters, the overpressure tank for the liquid gas is 33 liters.

In November 2012, the previous basic gasoline engine VTi 95 was replaced by the completely newly developed three-cylinder engine "PureTech VTi 82".

The DS3 convertible introduced in 2013 is currently only available with the VTi 82, VTi 120, THP 155 and e-HDi 90 engines.

Petrol engines

Parameters PureTech VTi 82 /
[PureTech e-VTi 82 Airdream] 		VTi 95 PureTech VTi 110 VTi 120 PureTech VTi 130 THP 155 1st THP 165 THP 200 THP 208
Construction period 11 / 2012–07 / 2018 03/2010–11/2012 11 / 2014–07 / 2018 07 / 2018–07 / 2019 03/2010–03/2016 03/2016–07/2018 03 / 2010–11 / 2014 11 / 2014–07 / 2018 12/2010–07/2014 04/2016–04/2018
Engine characteristics
Engine type R3 petrol engine R4 petrol engine R3 petrol engine R4 petrol engine R3 petrol engine R4 petrol engine
Mixture preparation Manifold injection Direct injection Manifold injection Direct injection
Engine charging - turbocharger - turbocharger
Displacement 1199 cc 1397 cc 1199 cc 1598 cc 1199 cc 1598 cc
Max. power 60 kW (82 PS)
at 5750 rpm 		70 kW (95 PS)
at 6000 rpm 		81 kW (110 PS)
at 5500 rpm 		88 kW (120 PS)
at 6000 rpm 		96 kW (130 PS)
at 5500 rpm 		115 kW (156 hp)
at 6000 rpm 		121 kW (165 PS)
at 6000 rpm 		152 kW (207 hp)
at 6000 rpm 		153 kW (208 hp)
at 6000 rpm
Max. Torque 118 Nm
at 2750 rpm 		136 Nm
at 4000 rpm 		205 Nm
at 1500 rpm 		205 Nm
at 1750 rpm 		160 Nm
at 4250 rpm 		230 Nm
at 1750 rpm 		240 Nm
at 1400 rpm 		275 Nm
at 2000 rpm 		300 Nm
at 3000 rpm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard Front wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard
[optional] 		5-speed manual transmission
[automated 5-speed manual transmission] 		5-speed manual transmission
[automated 5-speed manual transmission] 		5-speed manual transmission
[6-speed automatic transmission] 		6-speed automatic transmission 5-speed manual transmission
[4-speed automatic transmission] 		6-speed manual transmission
Readings
Top speed 174 km / h 184 km / h 190 km / h [188 km / h] 194 km / h 190 km / h 204 km / h 210 km / h 218 km / h 235 km / h 230 km / h
Acceleration,
0-100 km / h 		12.3 s 10.6 s
[13.2 s] 		10.6 s 10.8 s 8.9 s
[10.9 s] 		8.9 s 8.1 s 8.1 s 6.5 s 6.7 s
Fuel consumption
over 100 km (combined) 		4.5-4.6 l super 5.8–5.9 l super
[5.5–5.6 l super] 		4.3 l super
[4.6 l super] 		5.2 l super 5.9–6.0 l super
[6.6–6.7 l super] 		4.3 l super 5.8 l super 5.6 l super 6.4 l super 5.4 l super
CO 2 emissions
(combined) 		104-107 g / km 134–136 g / km
[127–129 g / km] 		100 g / km
[105 g / km] 		119 g / km 136–138 g / km
[153–155 g / km] 		100 g / km 135 g / km 129 g / km 149 g / km 125 g / km
Emission standard according to
EU classification 		5 euro Euro 6 Euro 6d-TEMP 5 euro Euro 6 5 euro Euro 6 5 euro Euro 6
1 Offered as THP 150 until March 2012.

Diesel engines

Parameters e-HDi 70 airdream HDi 90 e-HDi 90 airdream BlueHDi 100 HDi 110 e-HDi 110 airdream e-HDi 115 airdream BlueHDi 120
Construction period 12/2011–11/2014 03/2010–12/2011 03 / 2010–11 / 2014 09 / 2014–07 / 2018 03/2010–12/2011 12/2011–12/2012 01/2013–08/2014 09 / 2014–07 / 2018
Engine characteristics
Engine type R4 diesel engine
Mixture preparation Common rail direct injection
Engine charging turbocharger
Displacement 1398 cc 1560 cc
Max. power 50 kW (68 PS)
at 4000 rpm 		68 kW (92 PS)
at 4000 rpm 		73 kW (99 PS)
at 3750 rpm 		82 kW (112 hp)
at 3600 rpm 		84 kW (114 hp)
at 3600 rpm 		88 kW (120 PS)
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque 160 Nm
at 2000 rpm 		230 Nm
at 1750 rpm 		254 Nm
at 1750 rpm 		270 Nm
at 1750 rpm 		285 Nm
at 1750 rpm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard Front wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard
[optional] 		automated 5-speed manual transmission 5-speed manual transmission 5-speed manual transmission
[automated 6-speed manual transmission] 		5-speed manual transmission 6-speed manual transmission
Readings
Top speed 165 km / h 180 km / h 180 km / h
[183 km / h] 		190 km / h 189 km / h 190 km / h 190 km / h
Acceleration,
0-100 km / h 		16.2 s 11.3 s 11.3 s
[11.8 s] 		10.8 s 9.8 s 9.7 s 9.4 s
Fuel consumption
over 100 km (combined) 		3.4 l diesel 4.0-4.1 l diesel 3.6-3.7 l diesel
[3.8 l diesel] 		3.4 l diesel 4.5 l diesel 4.2 l diesel 3.9 l diesel 3.6 l diesel
CO 2 emissions
(combined) 		87 g / km 104-107 g / km 95–98 g / km
[99 g] 		87 g / km 109 g / km 99 g / km 94 g / km
Emission standard according to
EU classification 		5 euro Euro 6 5 euro Euro 6

Registration numbers

Since the market launch up to and including December 2018, a total of 39,708 DS3s have been newly registered in the Federal Republic of Germany. 2013 was the most successful sales year with 6,553 units.

Source: Federal Motor Transport Authority

Motorsport

In 2011 , the DS3 WRC won eight World Rally Championship rounds in a row, from the Mexico Rally to the Germany Rally

On January 24, 2011, the Citroën DS3 WRC was officially presented in Paris . The World Rally Car , built according to the new WRC regulations , has all-wheel drive and a 1600 cc four-cylinder gasoline engine with turbocharging and direct fuel injection, which produces around 300 hp. Furthermore, many changes have been made compared to the previous vehicle (C4-WRC). It is on ABS , ESP , center differential waived and various electronic and pneumatic technology. The gears are changed again mechanically. The first use in a WRC rally took place on February 10, 2011 in Sweden . The drivers were the seven-time rally world champion Sébastien Loeb and his team-mate Sébastien Ogier . Ex-rally world champion Petter Solberg also starts as a privateer in a Citroën DS3 WRC . Former Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Räikkönen also took part in ten selected World Championship races in the 2011 season in his own ICE 1 Racing WRC Team with the DS3 WRC. After ten wins in thirteen rallies, the Citroën Total World Rally Team won the manufacturers' championship title and Sébastien Loeb was world champion for the eighth time in a row.

Web links

Commons : Citroën DS3  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b Prices, technical data, equipment: Citroën DS3, as of: January 2, 2013 ( Memento of the original from February 14, 2010 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (PDF; 689 kB) @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.citroen.de
  2. ↑ L'Euro NCAP décerne cinq étoiles à la Citroën DS3 La Tribune Auto 14 December, 2009