The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S tronic (10 - 14) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
€ 20,800

€ 24,400

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A1 1.4 TFSI is 0.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.6 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120.
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
55.8
68.5
75
57.4
67.5
78.9
68.5 in
Width
67.5 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.8 in
Height
57.4 in
97.2
155.7
96.5
155.4
155.7 in
Length
155.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
2646 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3523 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.91 %

General
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
8X
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA111
Engine Series
CAXA, CNVA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Performance
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
22.05 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
65 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
528 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
528 mi
777 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Environmental Impact
100.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
74 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
74 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data