DS 3 Cabrio Convertible (2016-2019)

16% Neofiliac54% External
Keywords: convertiblecrossoverdsfwdmacpherson-strutmanual-transmissiontargaturbocharged

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Product Overview

DS 3 Cabrio is an affordable subcompact convertible in production from 2016 to 2018. It was available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.2 to 1.6 liters.
Based on the DS 3 hardtop hatchback, the Cabrio has a folding soft top. However, unlike conventional convertibles, it has fixed the side panels, including the rear window frames. Hence, one cannot get the full convertible experience with the DS 3 Cabrio.
The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 16% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Small turning circle
Cons
  • Horrible styling
  • Poor build quality
  • Poor soft top design
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

What external reviewers found***

External score 54% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Fantastic performance
  • Good range of engines
  • Decent infotainment system
  • Decent fuel economy
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Frugal and fun to drive
Cons
  • Poor rear-seat roll
  • Poor roof quality
  • Not as fun to drive as rivals
  • Fiddly infotainment system
  • Fidgety on rough roads
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Specifications

1.2 PureTech 1101.2 PureTech 110 AT1.2 PureTech 1301.2 PureTech 821.6 BlueHDi 1001.6 BlueHDi 1201.6 THP 165Performance 1.6 THP 208

Capacity

Cargo Capacity245 L / 8.7 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity3.3 L / 3.5 qt3.3 L / 3.5 qt3.5 L / 3.7 qt3.3 L / 3.5 qt3.8 L / 4.0 qt3.8 L / 4.0 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt
Fuel Capacity50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal46.0 L / 12.2 gal46.0 L / 12.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers4
Payload438 kg / 966 lbs442 kg / 974 lbs422 kg / 930 lbs429 kg / 946 lbs432 kg / 952 lbs448 kg / 988 lbs433 kg / 955 lbs538 kg / 1186 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDiscDiscDiscDrumDiscDiscDiscDisc
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearSemi-independent, coil spring
Tire Size195/55 R16, 205/45 R17195/55 R16, 205/45 R17195/55 R16, 205/45 R17195/55 R16, 205/45 R17195/55 R16, 205/45 R17205/45 R17205/45 R17205/40 R18
Turning Circle10.2 m / 33.5 ft10.2 m / 33.5 ft10.2 m / 33.5 ft10.2 m / 33.5 ft10.2 m / 33.5 ft10.4 m / 34.1 ft10.4 m / 34.1 ft10.4 m / 34.1 ft

Construction

Body Style3-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1458 mm / 57.4 in1458 mm / 57.4 in1458 mm / 57.4 in1458 mm / 57.4 in1458 mm / 57.4 in1458 mm / 57.4 in1458 mm / 57.4 in1443 mm / 56.8 in
Size | Length3954 mm / 155.7 in3954 mm / 155.7 in3954 mm / 155.7 in3954 mm / 155.7 in3954 mm / 155.7 in3954 mm / 155.7 in3954 mm / 155.7 in3968 mm / 156.2 in
Size | Width2004 mm / 78.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1715 mm / 67.5 in (mirror folded)2004 mm / 78.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1715 mm / 67.5 in (mirror folded)2004 mm / 78.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1715 mm / 67.5 in (mirror folded)2004 mm / 78.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1715 mm / 67.5 in (mirror folded)2004 mm / 78.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1715 mm / 67.5 in (mirror folded)2004 mm / 78.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1715 mm / 67.5 in (mirror folded)2004 mm / 78.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1715 mm / 67.5 in (mirror folded)2004 mm / 78.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1717 mm / 67.6 in (mirror folded)
Track Width | Front1465.0 mm / 57.7 in
Track Width | Rear1467.0 mm / 57.8 in
Weight1090.0 kg / 2403.0 lbs1150.0 kg / 2535.3 lbs1120.0 kg / 2469.2 lbs1035.0 kg / 2281.8 lbs1148.0 kg / 2530.9 lbs1200.0 kg / 2645.5 lbs1165.0 kg / 2568.4 lbs1091.0 kg / 2405.2 lbs
Wheel Size16 in, 17 in16 in, 17 in16 in, 17 in16 in, 17 in16 in, 17 in17 in17 in18 in
Wheelbase2464 mm / 97.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h10.7 sec10.7 sec9.0 sec12.5 sec12.1 sec9.4 sec8.3 sec6.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph10.2 sec10.2 sec8.6 sec11.9 sec11.5 sec8.9 sec7.9 sec6.2 sec
CO2 Emission100 g/km112 g/km105 g/km112 g/km92 g/km94 g/km129 g/km125 g/km
Fuel Economy4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (combined) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (urban) | 3.8 L/100km / 61.9 MPG (highway)4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (urban) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (highway)4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (combined) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (urban) | 4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (highway)4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway)3.5 L/100km / 67.2 MPG (combined) | 4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (urban) | 3.3 L/100km / 71.3 MPG (highway)3.6 L/100km / 65.3 MPG (combined) | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (urban) | 3.2 L/100km / 73.5 MPG (highway)5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (combined) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph188.0 km/h / 116.8 mph202.0 km/h / 125.5 mph172.0 km/h / 106.9 mph182.0 km/h / 113.1 mph190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph217.0 km/h / 134.8 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph
Towing Capacity520 kg / 1146 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)570 kg / 1257 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1150 kg / 2535 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)570 kg / 1257 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1150 kg / 2535 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)520 kg / 1146 lbs (w/o brakes) | 800 kg / 1764 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)450 kg / 992 lbs (w/o brakes) | 775 kg / 1709 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)450 kg / 992 lbs (w/o brakes) | 775 kg / 1709 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)570 kg / 1257 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1150 kg / 2535 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 900 kg / 1984 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6
EngineHNZ6/SHNZT/SHNYM/SHMZ6BHY6/SBHZM/S5GZM/S
Engine | Bore75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in77.0 mm / 3.0 in77.0 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Displacement1.2 L / 73.2 cu-in / 1199.0 cc1.2 L / 73.2 cu-in / 1199.0 cc1.2 L / 73.2 cu-in / 1199.0 cc1.2 L / 73.2 cu-in / 1199.0 cc1.6 L / 95.2 cu-in / 1560.0 cc1.6 L / 95.2 cu-in / 1560.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc
Engine | Power110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 5500 rpm110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 5500 rpm130.0 hp / 96.9 kW @ 5500 rpm82.0 hp / 61.1 kW @ 5750 rpm100.0 hp / 74.6 kW @ 3750 rpm120.0 hp / 89.5 kW @ 3500 rpm165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 6000 rpm208.0 hp / 155.1 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output91.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in91.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in108.4 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in68.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in64.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in76.9 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in103.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in130.2 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke90.5 mm / 3.6 in90.5 mm / 3.6 in90.5 mm / 3.6 in90.5 mm / 3.6 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in85.8 mm / 3.4 in85.8 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque205 Nm / 151.2 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm205 Nm / 151.2 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm118 Nm / 87.0 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm254 Nm / 187.3 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm254 Nm / 187.3 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-3 engineTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engineTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engineTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed6-speed6-speed5-speed5-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualManualManualManualManualManual

Production

Availability2016 ~ 2018

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External Reviews

autoexpress[1]

Reviewer score 62%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
DSign, mid-range DStyle and range-topping DSport. Even the basic DSign comes with daytime LED running lights, chrome mirrors and 16-inch wheels as standard. Range-topped DSport gets Alcantara trim, and dual-colour 17-inch alloy wheels.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Stylish looks
  • Decent fuel economy
Cons
  • Poor rear-seat roll
  • Poor roof quality

carmagazine[2]

Reviewer score 50%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
Citroen is going great guns with Frenchification aplenty on the spec list. Personalisation is a bit of a thing with the new DS, in an effort to keep up with the likes of Mini. Small DS motifs are all over the place - in the light clusters, on the wheels, everywhere. While the updated DS3 is a decent enough car to drive, and comfortable enough not to annoy, it's not class-leading in any respect.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fantastic performance
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Decent infotainment system
Cons
  • Not as fun to drive as rivals
  • Not as exciting as rivals

carwow[3]

Reviewer score 51%
Reviewers from carwow have found the following***:
The DS 3 Cabrio is the convertible version of the smallest DS car. It was originally launched as a Citroen, but after a 2016 facelift the name was dropped. The dashboard makes for an eye-catching cockpit, but some of the buttons are shared with cheaper Citroens. The DS 3 feels best when paired with a petrol engine.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Frugal and fun to drive
  • Good range of engines
Cons
  • Fiddly infotainment system
  • Fidgety on rough roads

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References

  1. ^ DS3 Cabrio (2013-2019) review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/citroen/ds3/cabrio. 2019-09-30. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  2. ^ DS3 Cabrio PureTech 130 Prestige (2016) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/ds/ds3-cabrio-puretech-130-prestige-2016-review/. 2016-04-29. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  3. ^ DS 3 Cabriolet Review. [carwow]. https://www.carwow.co.uk/ds/ds3-cabriolet. Retrieved 2022-05-19.

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