Citroen DS3

Years2010–2015
Generations4
Total variants66
Body stylesConvertible · Hatchback
PlatformPSA PF1 platform · PSA EMP1 platform
DesignerFrédéric Soubirou · Christophe Cayrol · Nicolas Beauchamp
AssemblyFrance: Poissy · Malaysia: Gurun
PredecessorC2
Also known asDS3 (2009–2016) · DS 3 Crossback (2018–2022)
Related modelsDS 3

The Citroen DS3 is a convertible and hatchback model, produced 2010–2015, spanning 4 generations with 66 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the DS3 Cabrio (2014-2015), DS3 (2014-2015), DS3 Cabrio (2013-2014) and DS3 (2010-2014). Body styles across the DS3 lineage span convertible and hatchback, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The DS3 (2010-2014) generation is the most extensively documented, with 28 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 4

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Citroen DS3 have?

The Citroen DS3 has 4 generations with 66 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Citroen DS3 produced?

The Citroen DS3 has been produced 2010–2015. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Citroen DS3?

The Citroen DS3 is available as Convertible, Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

22,830Estimated total · €4,566 per year
  • Depreciation7,871
  • Fuel / energy6,169
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax2,040

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 2

Citroen DS3: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • DS3
    2009–2016
  • DS 3 Crossback
    2018–2022
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
DS3 (2010-2014)2010–2014101 hp11.4 s28€17k–€36k★ 3.8
DS3 (2014-2015)2014–2015109 hp10.8 s20€17k–€29k★ 4.1