Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën DS3
Power
111HP
Torque
285Nm
Consumption
3.8l/100
Emissions
99g/km
0-100 km/h
9.7s
Top Speed
190km/h
Weight
1165kg
Price
22,090€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
285 L
48 L
82 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën DS3 Sport e-HDi 110 Airdream · 111 CV (2012-2013)
General description
The Citroën DS3 burst onto the market like a breath of fresh air, a car that dared to be different. This Sport version with the e-HDi 110 Airdream engine is not just a pretty face; it's the perfect combination of a design that captivates at first sight and an efficient, lively diesel heart, designed for those who want to feel more than just simple transportation.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the DS3 e-HDi 110 offers surprising agility. Its diesel engine pushes decisively from low revs thanks to generous torque, turning every urban journey into a fun game. On the road, its chassis feels firm and poised, inviting you to link curves with a confidence that brings a smile to your face. It's not the most radical, but its balance between comfort and dynamism, coupled with ridiculously low consumption, creates a special and very intelligent connection with the driver.
Design and aesthetics
To talk about the DS3 is to talk about pure seduction. Its three-door silhouette, the customizable floating roof, and that iconic shark fin on the central pillar make it a rolling sculpture. It's a car that rejects anonymity, a statement of intent that reflects the personality of its driver. Every line, every chrome detail, was designed to capture gazes and withstand the test of time with undeniable charm.
Technology and features
For its time, the DS3 Sport was loaded with details that made a difference. The e-HDi micro-hybrid system with its Stop & Start was a marvel of smoothness and efficiency, ahead of many of its competitors in the quest for efficiency. The interior, although with some plastics that betray its origin, enveloped you with good equipment, sports seats, and an atmosphere that mixed chic with technology in a very French way.
Competition
In its fight for the premium subcompact throne, the DS3 faced titans like the MINI Cooper D, the Alfa Romeo MiTo, and the Audi A1. While the MINI offered a purer, more radical driving experience and the Audi superior sobriety and material quality, the Citroën played the card of bold design, ride comfort, and an overwhelming personality that made it the passionate and different alternative in the segment.
Conclusion
The Citroën DS3 e-HDi 110 is much more than a car; it's an emotional experience. It's the perfect choice for those who value aesthetics and efficiency without giving up a pleasant and characterful drive. A vehicle that, even years later, still turns heads and proves that you can be practical and fun at the same time. A little gem of French design with a diesel heart that beats strongly and consumes moderately.