The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. Audi A1 1.4 TDI (14 - 18)
€ 18,800
€ 20,000
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 VTi 120 is an inch shorter, an inch narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.4 TDI.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
57.4
67.5
78.5
55.7
68.5
75
67.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
57.4 in
Height
55.7 in
96.5
155.4
97.2
156.4
155.4 in
Length
156.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.28 %
General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
S
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA288
Engine Code
CUSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3250 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
89 hp
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
736 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
736 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
78.2 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
891 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
