The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (11 - 14) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 20,500
€ 19,900
€ 20,500
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 1.6 TDI is 0.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.6 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 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 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3499 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.77 %
General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
8X
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
89 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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30.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
30.6 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
36 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
665 mi
471 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
125 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
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
