The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 41,400
€ 19,900
€ 41,400
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 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) 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 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62.1
69.9
80.3
57.4
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
101.2
157.4
96.5
155.4
157.4 in
Length
155.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3499 lb
Weight Difference:
608 lb
19.15 %
General
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0.6 L / 29 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
93 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
18.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
18.9 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
18 kWh✽
( 183 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 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
183 MPGe
36 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
149 mi
Range
471 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
149 mi
471 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
36.7 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
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
36.7 kWh
125 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
19 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
705 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
