The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S tronic (10 - 14) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16)
€ 25,000

€ 21,200

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 100.
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
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 100
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3600 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
8.28 %

General
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA111
Engine Series
CAVG, CTHG
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
182 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
182 hp
98 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Performance
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
141 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.09 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
15.32 lb/hp
26.09 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
40 mpg
69 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
31 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
823 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
474 mi
823 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
70 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
111.8 kWh
70 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data