Citroen DS3 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Citroen DS3 transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
    • Average acceleration: 11 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5167 rpm
    • Average torque: 204 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1091 kg / 2406 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1586 kg / 3497 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

Gearbox types in 2014 Citroen DS3 through generations

  • 1.2 PureTech —5 MT (118 Nm)
  • 1.6 THP —6 MT (240 Nm)
  • 1.6 BlueHDi —5 MT (254 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.2 PureTech 5 MT—11.7 s to 60 mph (12.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 BlueHDi 5 MT—10.3 s to 60 mph (10.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.2 PureTech 5 MT—5750 rpm.
  • 1.6 THP 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.6 BlueHDi 5 MT—3750 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.2 PureTech Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5750 rpm. 79%
    1.6 THP Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    1.6 BlueHDi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 3750 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.2 PureTech
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.6 THP
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.6 BlueHDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Citroen DS3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5083 rpm
      • Average torque: 233 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1134 kg / 2500 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1629 kg / 3592 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 Citroen DS3 through generations

  • 1.6 BlueHDi —5 MT (254 Nm)
  • 1.6 THP —6 MT (240 Nm)
  • 1.2 PureTech —5 MT (205 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6 BlueHDi 5 MT—10.3 s to 60 mph (10.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 THP 6 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 PureTech 5 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6 BlueHDi 5 MT—3750 rpm.
  • 1.6 THP 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.2 PureTech 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6 BlueHDi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 3750 rpm. 96%
    1.6 THP Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    1.2 PureTech Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 1.6 BlueHDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 THP
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.2 PureTech
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Citroen DS3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5875 rpm
      • Average torque: 139 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1115 kg / 2459 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1610 kg / 3550 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 Citroen DS3 through generations

  • 1.2 VTi PureTech —5 MT (118 Nm)
  • 1.6 VTi —5 MT (160 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.2 VTi PureTech 5 MT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 VTi 5 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.2 VTi PureTech 5 MT—5750 rpm.
  • 1.6 VTi 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.2 VTi PureTech Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5750 rpm. 79%
    1.6 VTi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 1.2 VTi PureTech
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.6 VTi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Citroen DS3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 ETG, 6 AT, 6 MT, 5 MT, 4 AT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 11 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5110 rpm
      • Average torque: 175 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1075 kg / 2370 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1570 kg / 3462 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 Citroen DS3 through generations

  • 1.2 e-VTi PureTech —5 ETG (118 Nm)
  • 1.6 e-HDi Airdream —6 AT (230 Nm)
  • 1.6 THP —6 MT (240 Nm)
  • 1.2 VTi PureTech —5 MT (118 Nm)
  • 1.6 VTi Airdream —5 MT (160 Nm)
  • 1.4 VTi Airdream —5 MT (136 Nm)
  • 1.4 HDi —5 MT (160 Nm)
  • 1.6 VTi —4 AT (160 Nm)
  • 1.4 e-HDi Airdream —5 AT (160 Nm)
  • 1.6 e-HDi —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.2 e-VTi PureTech 5 ETG—13.7 s to 60 mph (14.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 e-HDi Airdream 6 AT—11.2 s to 60 mph (11.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 THP 6 MT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 VTi PureTech 5 MT—11.7 s to 60 mph (12.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 VTi Airdream 5 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 VTi Airdream 5 MT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 HDi 5 MT—12.8 s to 60 mph (13.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 VTi 4 AT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 e-HDi Airdream 5 AT—15.4 s to 60 mph (16.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 e-HDi 6 MT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.2 e-VTi PureTech 5 ETG—5750 rpm.
  • 1.6 e-HDi Airdream 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 1.6 THP 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.2 VTi PureTech 5 MT—5750 rpm.
  • 1.6 VTi Airdream 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.4 VTi Airdream 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.4 HDi 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 1.6 VTi 4 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.4 e-HDi Airdream 5 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 1.6 e-HDi 6 MT—3600 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.2 e-VTi PureTech Automatic 5 ETG Front wheel drive 5750 rpm. 79%
    1.6 e-HDi Airdream Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    1.6 THP Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    1.2 VTi PureTech Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5750 rpm. 79%
    1.6 VTi Airdream Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    1.4 VTi Airdream Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    1.4 HDi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    1.6 VTi Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    1.4 e-HDi Airdream Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    1.6 e-HDi Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.2 e-VTi PureTech
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 ETG
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.6 e-HDi Airdream
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 THP
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.2 VTi PureTech
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.6 VTi Airdream
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.4 VTi Airdream
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.4 HDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 VTi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.4 e-HDi Airdream
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 e-HDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%