Performance Review: Citroen DS3 1.6 HDi 110 - [2009]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Citroen DS3 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Citroen DS3 1.6 HDi 110 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport and the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8.This particular Citroen DS3 has a 1560cc Turbo Diesel powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Diesel St4's includes the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d XDrive

The DS3 shares its Diesel St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d XDrive and the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the DS3's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1165 kgs (2568 lbs) this makes the Citroen DS3 1.6 HDi 110 in the same weight category as the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Citroen DS3 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 1560cc 16V St4 engine produces 110 bhp (82 kW) @ 3600 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 199 lb-ft (269.8 Nm) @ 1750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Citroen DS3 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (119.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Citroen DS3.

The Citroen DS3 has a Power to weight ratio of 94.4 bhp per ton and 170.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 DS3 competing with the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (119.3 bhp per ton) or the 2000 Proton Satria 1.8 GTi (119.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Citroen DS3 generating around 170.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2013 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo (195.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2014 BMW 2 Series M235i Cabriolet Auto F23 (195.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 9.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.9 secs, this made the Citroen DS3 1.6 HDi 110 as fast as the 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S (9.60 secs) the 2003 Skoda Fabia 1.9 vRS 130bhp (9.60 secs) the 1993 Bentley Brooklands 4d (9.60 secs) the or the 1975 Jensen Interceptor Coupe 7.2 V8 (9.60 secs). This Citroen DS3 1.6 HDi 110 is also faster than the 2005 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S (9.70 secs) the 1996 BMW 3 Series 318is 4d Saloon E46 (9.70 secs) the 1994 Peugeot 106 Rallye (9.70 secs) the and the 1984 Peugeot 604 GTi 2.8 V6 (9.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the DS3 and the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic

When talking about the performance of the Citroen DS3 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 17.69 secs @ 77.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (17.63 secs), the 1989 Mazda RX7 Turbo (17.64 secs), and the 1973 BMW 2002 Turbo 2.0 (17.64 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2009 version of the Citroen DS3 1.6 HDi 110 has a maximum speed of 118mph.

Top Speed of the 2009 DS3 equals the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (129 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2009 Citroen DS3 1.6 HDi 110 then how about the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (129 mph), the 2019 Land-Rover Defender 110 3.0 Turbo (129 mph), or the 2009 Ford Fiesta ST185 (129 mph).

Related Links:

2009 DS3 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Citroen

Car Comparison