The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 18) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 21,800

€ 19,900

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 an inch longer, an inch wider and 1.7 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120.
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
55.7
68.5
75
57.4
67.5
78.9
68.5 in
Width
67.5 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.7 in
Height
57.4 in
97.2
156.4
96.5
155.4
156.4 in
Length
155.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3450 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3499 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
2.17 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA211
Engine Series
CZCA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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21.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
21.33 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
48 mpg
36 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
38 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
471 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
125 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data