Citroën DS 3 (Phase I) 1.6 VTi (120 hp) Automatic

Gasoline engine with 120 hp (88 kW) and 118 lb-ft (160 Nm), built 2009–2014, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. The Citroën DS 3 (Phase I) has 4 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power120 hp (88 kW)
Torque118 lb-ft (160 Nm)
0–62 mph10.9 s
Top speed118 mph (190 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.6 VTi (120 hp) Automatic
Displacement1.6 L (1,598 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Bore77 mm
Stroke85.8 mm
Engine oil capacity4.5 qt (4.3 l)

Performance

Power120 hp (88 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Torque118 lb-ft (160 Nm) @ 4250 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)10.9 s
Top speed118 mph (190 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City25 mpg (9.6-9.7 l/100 km)
Highway34 mpg (6.9-7.0 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions254 g/mi (158-160 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 5
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length155.4 in (3,948 mm)
Width67.5 in (1,715 mm)
Height57.4 in (1,458 mm)
Curb weight2,524 lb (1,145 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,499 lb (1,587 kg)
Cargo volume10.1 cu ft (285 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent, coil spring, twist beam
Tires195/55 R16; 205/45 R17
WheelsR16; R17
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Citroën DS3 with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Citroën DS 3 (Phase I) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.6 HDi Airdream (110 hp) FAPDiesel110 hp (81 kW)
1.6 VTi Airdream (120 hp)Gasoline120 hp (88 kW)
1.4 HDi (70 hp) FAPDiesel70 hp (51 kW)
1.4 VTi Airdream (95 hp)Gasoline95 hp (70 kW)
1.6 HDi (90 hp) FAPDiesel90 hp (66 kW)
1.6 THP (150 hp)Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)
1.6 e-HDi (90 hp) FAPDiesel90 hp (66 kW)
1.4 VTi (95 hp) ETGGasoline95 hp (70 kW)
1.4 e-HDi Airdream (70 hp) FAP ETGDiesel70 hp (51 kW)
1.6 THP (155 hp)Gasoline155 hp (114 kW)
1.6 e-HDi (110 hp) FAPDiesel110 hp (81 kW)
1.6 e-HDi Airdream (90 hp) ETGDiesel90 hp (66 kW)
Racing 1.6 T (202 hp)Gasoline202 hp (149 kW)
Racing 1.6 T (207 hp)Gasoline207 hp (152 kW)
1.2 VTi PureTech (82 hp)Gasoline82 hp (60 kW)
1.4 VTi (95 hp) GPLGasoline/LPG95 hp (70 kW)
1.6 e-HDi (115 hp) FAPDiesel115 hp (85 kW)
1.2 e-VTi PureTech (82 hp) ETGGasoline82 hp (60 kW)

← All Citroën DS 3 (Phase I) engines

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