DS 3 / Citroën DS3 · 2010–2014

DS Automobiles DS 3 1.6 VTi DS 3 / Citroën DS3 · 120 hp (2010 to 2014)

The DS Automobiles DS 3 1.6 VTi of the DS 3 / Citroën DS3 generation uses the EP6 1.6 VTi petrol engine with 120 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
120 PS / 88 kW
Displacement
1 598 cm³
Cylinders
4
Engine code
EP6 1.6 VTi
Period covered
2010–2014
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

120 hp (88 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2010 to 2014.

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In the range

It sits between the 1.2 PureTech (110 hp) and the 1.6 THP (156 hp). The EP6 1.6 VTi engine is also fitted to: Citroën C4 (C4 II), DS Automobiles DS 4 (DS 4 I / Citroën DS4), Peugeot 207 (207), Peugeot 308 (308 I).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

PSA B71 2290 / B71 2312 / Stellantis FPW9.55535/03 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the DS Automobiles DS 3 1.6 VTi DS 3 / Citroën DS3?

The EP6 1.6 VTi petrol engine (1 598 cc), 120 hp (88 kW).

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Which oil for the DS Automobiles DS 3 1.6 VTi?

A PSA B71 2290 / B71 2312 / Stellantis FPW9.55535/03-approved oil suited to the EP6 1.6 VTi engine.

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Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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