The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 18) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70 EGS (14 - 14)
€ 22,800

€ 18,500

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 an inch longer, an inch wider and 1.7 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70.
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
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 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3494 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.58 %

General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
8X
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
VW EA288
Engine Series
CXMA
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
114 hp
67 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
124 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
24.18 lb/hp
38 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
69 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
53 mpg
city
65 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
823 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
736 mi
823 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
70 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data