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DS3
2012 Citroën DS3
France
Gasoline
FWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2012
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.6 THP Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
156 hp
Power (kW)
115 kW
Torque
240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed
210 km/h
(130 mph)
0–60 mph
7 seconds
0–100 km/h
7.4 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
3,948 mm
(155.4 in)
Width
1,715 mm
(67.5 in)
Height
1,483 mm
(58.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,452 mm
(96.5 in)
Curb weight
1,100 kg
(2,425 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,400 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
Engine Configuration
Bore
1,598 cc
77 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
85.8 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
11 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Service Intervals
Air Filter
60,000 km
(37,282 mi)
Spark Plug
60,000 km
(37,282 mi)
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Brakes
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
50 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
8 litres / 100 km
Highway
4.8 litres / 100 km
Combined
5.9 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,468 mm
(57.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,471 mm
(57.9 in)
Overhang, Front
824 mm
(32.4 in)
Overhang, Rear
660 mm
(26.0 in)
Ground Clearance
130 mm
(5.1 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback-Cabriolet
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Yes
Other Features
Start & Stop
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
B-Pillar, Right
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
Citroën
328 vehicles
CO₂, Combined
135 g/km
Weight
Gross Weight
1,619 kg
(3,569 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,150 kg
(2,535 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
370 kg
(816 lb)
Cargo Capacity
519 kg
(1,144 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Max Towbar Download
46 kg
(101 lb)
PSA Platforms
PF1
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Bayonet
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Lights
Fog Lights
Optional
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
108
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.25
Central Bore (CB), front
65.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Lug Nuts
Tightening Torque
110 Nm
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
CD
MP3
Bluetooth
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
USB
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Displays › Center Display
Touchscreen
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Number of Spokes
3
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
245 litres
Depth
648 mm
(25.5 in)
Width
1,036 mm
(40.8 in)
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Speed Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Optional
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
2009
Adult Occupant
87 %
Child Occupant
71 %
Vulnerable Road Users
35 %
Safety Assist
83 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Test Year
2011
Overall Score
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Yes
British Classification
Supermini
Australian Classification
Light Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
DS3
Model
5 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Powered
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
35.14
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Total Points
31.4 /38
Frontal Impact
15.1 /16
Lateral Impact
14.1 /16
Rear Impact
2.2 /4
Frontal Offset
15.14
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Acceptable
Child Occupant
Total Points
35 /49
Safety Features
3 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Vulnerable Road Users
Total Points
12.6 /49
Pedestrian
6.3
0.3
5.9
Safety Assist
Speed Assistance (points)
0.8 /3
Seat Belt Reminder (points)
2 /2
Lane Support (points)
0 /4
Seat Belt Reminders
2
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Marginal
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Pelvis Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Convertible
Variant
DS3 Standard
2012–2016
Generation
1st Generation
Year
2012
Powertrain
1.6 THP Manual
Horsepower
156 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
FWD
Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline
