DS 3

Years2015–present
Generations8
Total variants140
Body stylesSUV · Hatchback · Convertible
PlatformPSA PF1 platform · PSA EMP1 platform
DesignerFrédéric Soubirou · Christophe Cayrol · Nicolas Beauchamp
AssemblyFrance: Poissy · Malaysia: Gurun
PredecessorC2
Also known as3 (2023–) · 3 (China, 2021–2023) · 3 Crossback (2018–2022) · DS3 (2016–2019)
Related modelsCitroen DS3

The DS 3 is a SUV, hatchback and convertible model, produced 2015–present, spanning 8 generations with 140 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the 3 E-Tense (2022-), 3 (2022-), 3 Crossback E-Tense (2019-2022) and 3 Crossback (2019-2022). Body styles across the 3 lineage span SUV, hatchback and convertible, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The 3 (2016-2019) generation is the most extensively documented, with 35 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 · 8

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Quick answers
How many generations does the DS 3 have?

The DS 3 has 8 generations with 140 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 DS 3 produced?

The DS 3 has been produced 2015–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the DS 3?

The DS 3 is available as SUV, Hatchback, Convertible. 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?

35,418Estimated total · €7,084 per year
  • Depreciation15,588
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax2,580

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

Regional names · 4

DS 3: names by market

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

  • 3
    2023–present
  • 3
    China
    2021–2023
  • 3 Crossback
    2018–2022
  • DS3
    2016–2019
Across · SUV

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
3 Crossback E-Tense (2019-2022)2019–2022136 hp9 s9€37k–€49k★ 1.5
3 Crossback (2019-2022)2019–2022124 hp9.7 s27€29k–€46k★ 4.0
3 E-Tense (2022-)2022–present156 hp9 s12€39k–€45k★ 2.1
3 (2022-)2022–present128 hp9.1 s18€35k–€45k★ 3.3