Technical specifications
| Clear list | Citroen DS3 | Volkswagen Golf |
| Totals | Citroen DS3 1.6 (165 THP) × | Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI (150 PS) × |
| Mark | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | DS3 1.6 (165 THP) | Golf 1.5 TSI (150 PS) |
| Year | 2014 | 2019 |
| Number of doors/seats | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1215 | 1340 (1380) |
| Gross Weight Limit | - | 1840 (1880) |
| Top Speed, km/h | 218 | 224 (224) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 7.5 | 8.5 (8.5) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.3 | - |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 285/980 | 381/1237 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Citroen DS3 1.6 (165 THP) × | Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI (150 PS) × |
| Length | 3948 | 4284 |
| Width | 1715 | 1789 |
| Height | 1483 | 1491 |
| Wheelbase | 2464 | 2619 |
| Front/rear Track | 1465/1467 | 1533/1504 |
| Ground clearance | 130 | - |
| Engine specifications | Citroen DS3 1.6 (165 THP) × | Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI (150 PS) × |
| Type | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1598 | 1498 |
| Compression ratio | - | 10.5 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 77x85.8 | 74.5x85.9 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 165/6000 | 150/5000-6000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 240/1750-4000 | 250/1500-3500 |
| Transmission specifications | Citroen DS3 1.6 (165 THP) × | Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI (150 PS) × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual / 7-speed, Automatic DSG |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Citroen DS3 1.6 (165 THP) × | Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI (150 PS) × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Dependent suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 205/45 R17 | 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17, 225/45 R17 |
| Disk | 4x108 ET24 d65.1
| 5x112 ET43 d57.1
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| Brakes specifications | Citroen DS3 1.6 (165 THP) × | Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI (150 PS) × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Citroen DS3 1.6 (165 THP) × | Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI (150 PS) × |
| City | 7 | 6.1 (6) |
| Highway | 4.5 | 4.4 (4.4) |
| Combined | 5.5 | 5 (4.9) |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 50 | 45 |
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