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Citroen DS3 Cabrio Convertible (2012-2015)

12% Neofiliac68% External
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Product Overview

Citroen DS3 Cabrio is an affordable subcompact convertible in production from 2012 to 2015, whereupon it became DS 3 Cabrio. It was available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.2 to 1.6 liters.
Based on the DS3 hatchback, the Cabrio has a sliding soft top but fixed rear quarters. As a result the DS3 Cabrio doesn't offer the full convertible experience. It uses a range of rough engines that, while efficient and reasonably reliable, lack the refinement that one seeks in a convertible, too.
Unsurprisingly, the DS3 Cabrio has a horrendous suspension setup that, again, is bad for driving enjoyment.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 12% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Small turning circle
  • Reasonable reliability
Cons
  • Rough engines for a convertible
  • Hatchback-based
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Low cargo capacity

What external reviewers found***

External score 68% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Gorgeous styling
  • Comfortable ride
  • Decent fuel economy
  • Comfortable seats
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Fun to drive
Cons
  • Not quite as fun as a Mini
  • Not for everyone
  • Not the warmest hatch on the market
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Specifications

1.2 PureTech 1101.2 PureTech 821.6 BlueHDi 1001.6 BlueHDi 1201.6 e-HDi 901.6 e-HDi 90 ETG1.6 THP 1551.6 THP 1651.6 VTi 1201.6 VTi 120 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity245 L / 8.7 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity3.8 L / 4.0 qt
Fuel Capacity50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal45.0 L / 11.9 gal45.0 L / 11.9 gal45.0 L / 11.9 gal45.0 L / 11.9 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers4
Payload438 kg / 966 lbs432 kg / 952 lbs432 kg / 952 lbs400 kg / 882 lbs450 kg / 992 lbs484 kg / 1067 lbs444 kg / 979 lbs433 kg / 955 lbs435 kg / 959 lbs465 kg / 1025 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDiscDrumDrumDiscDrumDrumDiscDiscDiscDisc
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearSemi-independent, Elastic beam
Tire Size195/55 R16, 205/45 R17195/55 R16, 205/45 R17195/55 R16, 205/45 R17205/45 R17195/55 R16, 205/45 R17195/55 R16, 205/45 R17205/45 R17195/55 R16, 205/45 R17195/55 R16, 205/45 R17195/55 R16, 205/45 R17
Turning Circle10.2 m / 33.5 ft

Construction

Body Style3-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1458 mm / 57.4 in
Size | Length3948 mm / 155.4 in
Size | Width1715 mm / 67.5 in
Track Width | Front1465.0 mm / 57.7 in
Track Width | Rear1467.0 mm / 57.8 in
Weight1090.0 kg / 2403.0 lbs1032.0 kg / 2275.2 lbs1148.0 kg / 2530.9 lbs1090.0 kg / 2403.0 lbs1175.0 kg / 2590.4 lbs1155.0 kg / 2546.3 lbs1175.0 kg / 2590.4 lbs1165.0 kg / 2568.4 lbs1140.0 kg / 2513.3 lbs1145.0 kg / 2524.3 lbs
Wheel Size16 in, 17 in16 in, 17 in16 in, 17 in17 in16 in, 17 in16 in, 17 in17 in16 in, 17 in16 in, 17 in16 in, 17 in
Wheelbase2464 mm / 97.0 in2464 mm / 97.0 in2464 mm / 97.0 in2464 mm / 97.0 in2452 mm / 96.5 in2452 mm / 96.5 in2452 mm / 96.5 in2464 mm / 97.0 in2452 mm / 96.5 in2452 mm / 96.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h10.7 sec12.5 sec10.8 sec9.4 sec11.8 sec11.8 sec7.4 sec8.3 sec8.9 sec10.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph10.2 sec11.9 sec10.3 sec8.9 sec11.2 sec11.2 sec7.0 sec7.9 sec8.5 sec10.4 sec
CO2 Emission104 g/km112 g/km92 g/km94 g/km95 g/km99 g/km137 g/km129 g/km136 g/km154 g/km
Fuel Economy4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (combined) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 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)3.6 L/100km / 65.3 MPG (combined) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (urban) | 3.3 L/100km / 71.3 MPG (highway)3.8 L/100km / 61.9 MPG (combined) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (urban) | 3.5 L/100km / 67.2 MPG (highway)5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (urban) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 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)5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (urban) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (highway)6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (combined) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph173.0 km/h / 107.5 mph189.0 km/h / 117.4 mph190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph218.0 km/h / 135.5 mph190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph
Towing Capacity520 kg / 1146 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)520 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)570 kg / 1257 lbs (w/o brakes) | 900 kg / 1984 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)570 kg / 1257 lbs (w/o brakes) | 900 kg / 1984 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)570 kg / 1257 lbs (w/o brakes) | 900 kg / 1984 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)570 kg / 1257 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1150 kg / 2535 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6Euro 5Euro 6Euro 6Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 6Euro 5Euro 5
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 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 cc1.6 L / 95.2 cu-in / 1560.0 cc1.6 L / 95.2 cu-in / 1560.0 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 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 rpm82.0 hp / 61.1 kW @ 5750 rpm100.0 hp / 74.6 kW @ 3750 rpm120.0 hp / 89.5 kW @ 3500 rpm90.0 hp / 67.1 kW @ 4000 rpm90.0 hp / 67.1 kW @ 4000 rpm155.0 hp / 115.6 kW @ 6000 rpm165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 6000 rpm120.0 hp / 89.5 kW @ 6000 rpm120.0 hp / 89.5 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output91.7 hp/L / 1.5 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-in57.7 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in57.7 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in97.0 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in103.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in75.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in75.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke90.5 mm / 3.6 in90.5 mm / 3.6 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in85.8 mm / 3.4 in85.8 mm / 3.4 in85.8 mm / 3.4 in85.8 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque205 Nm / 151.2 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm118 Nm / 87.0 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm254 Nm / 187.3 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm285 Nm / 210.2 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm160 Nm / 118.0 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm160 Nm / 118.0 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-3 engineNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-3 engineTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engineTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engineTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engineTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engineTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engineTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engineNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engineNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine
Transmission | Gears5-speed5-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed5-speed4-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualManualManualManualAutomaticManualManualManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2014 ~ 20152012 ~ 20152014 ~ 20152014 ~ 20152013 ~ 20142012 ~ 20142012 ~ 20142014 ~ 20152012 ~ 20142013 ~ 2015
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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 82%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
It's one of ten coming to the UK of a batch of 100 worldwide. This is the same spec bar the foldback roof, and it's just as capable with the same 6.5sec 0-62mph claim. The most amazing thing about the DS3 Cabrio Racing is the price: a whopping £29,305.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous styling
  • Fun to drive
  • Comfortable seats
Cons
  • Not for everyone

carmagazine[2]

Reviewer score 54%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
Like-for-like, the Citroen is around £1000 cheaper than a Mini Convertible. Like the Fiat 500C, the fully-retracted hood concertinas like a busker's accordion over the bootlid, blocking all rear visibility. To compensate for the blindspot, rear parking sensors are standard, while the big door mirrors offer a decent view rearwards. The funky cabin is carried over wholesale from the hardtop DS3, and makes a refreshing change from the familiar retro-pastiche choices. The DS3 is a better drive than the Peugeot 208 or Fiat 500, but not quite a credible warm hatch.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable ride
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Decent fuel economy
Cons
  • Not quite as fun as a Mini
  • Not the warmest hatch on the market

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References

  1. ^ Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing (2014) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/citroen/citroen-ds3-cabrio-racing-2014-review/. 2014-05-07. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  2. ^ Citroen DS3 Cabrio THP 155 (2013) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/citroen/citroen-ds3-cabrio-thp-155-2013-review/. 2013-04-18. Retrieved 2022-05-19.

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