The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 20,700

€ 19,900

€ 20,700
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Citroen DS 3 VTi 120.
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
56
68.7
75
57.4
67.5
78.5
68.7 in
Width
67.5 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 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
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3499 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
4.18 %

General
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Citroen 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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA189
Engine Series
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
25.76 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
36 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
53 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
736 mi
471 mi
Citroen 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).
125 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
125 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
5
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