The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14)
€ 41,600

€ 18,700

€ 41,600
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 i3s (120 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120.
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
61.8
70.5
80.3
57.4
67.5
78.9
70.5 in
Width
67.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
61.8 in
Height
57.4 in
101.2
157.7
96.5
155.4
157.7 in
Length
155.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3426 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
15.75 %

General
BMW i3s (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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3s (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
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
181 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Performance
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
99 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
16.62 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
23 kWh✽
( 148 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 i3s (120 Ah)
148 MPGe
41 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
168 mi
Range
545 mi
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
168 mi
545 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
45.5 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
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
45.5 kWh
108 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
805 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