The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82 ETG (14 - 14) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 16,400

€ 20,500

€ 16,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82 is 0.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.6 TDI.
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
57.4
67.5
78.5
55.8
68.5
75
67.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
57.4 in
Height
55.8 in
96.5
155.4
97.2
155.7
155.4 in
Length
155.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2723 lb
3422 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
14.58 %

General
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
S
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA189
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
81 hp
89 hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
14.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
656 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.6 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
28.72 lb/hp
30.6 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
57 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
46 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
758 mi
Range
665 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
758 mi
665 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
77.7 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).
86.4 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
77.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 PureTech e-VTi 82
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft