The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 quattro (12 - 12) vs. Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14)
€ 49,900

€ 15,500

€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A1 quattro is 1.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82.
Audi A1 quattro
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
55.7
68.5
75
57.4
67.5
78.5
68.5 in
Width
67.5 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.7 in
Height
57.4 in
97.2
157
96.5
155.4
157 in
Length
155.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 quattro
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3298 lb

Weight Difference:
915 lb
28.33 %

General
Audi A1 quattro
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
8X
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 quattro
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA113
Engine Series
CDLH
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
252 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A1 quattro
252 hp
81 hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A1 quattro
258 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Performance
Audi A1 quattro
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
152 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 quattro
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
Audi A1 quattro
12.82 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 quattro
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A1 quattro
27 mpg
52 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
20 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
325 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A1 quattro
325 mi
690 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
85.3 kWh
Audi A1 quattro
162.9 kWh
85.3 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 quattro
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
717 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






24.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data