The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15)

€ 38,000
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3 (120 Ah)
€ 19,900
 DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
€ 38,000
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 BMW i3 (120 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 4.7 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
69.9
80.3
57.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15)
67.5
78.9
69.9 in
Width
67.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
62.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
101.2
157.9
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15)
96.5
155.4
157.9 in
Length
155.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3499 lb
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
13.46 %
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15)

General

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
I01
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120

Performance

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
93 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
17.65 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 158 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 mpg
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
158 MPGe
36 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
180 mi
Range
471 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
471 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
42.6 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).
125 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
125 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data