The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14)
€ 19,800
€ 18,700
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120.
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
56
68.7
75
57.4
67.5
78.9
68.7 in
Width
67.5 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3426 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.95 %
General
Audi A1 Sportback 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A1 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
29.98 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
545 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
736 mi
545 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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).
108 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
108 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
