The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14)

€ 35,000
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah)
€ 18,700
 DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
€ 35,000
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 BMW i3 (60 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 4.7 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120.
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
69.9
80.3
57.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14)
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 60 Ah (13 - 17)
101.2
157.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14)
96.5
155.4
157.4 in
Length
155.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3426 lb
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
10.17 %
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14)

General

BMW i3 (60 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW i3 (60 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 (60 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 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120

Performance

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
93 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120

▶ REPLAY
16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
16.8 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 161 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
41 mpg
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
161 MPGe
41 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
91 mi
Range
545 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
91 mi
545 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
42 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).
108 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
42 kWh
108 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data