The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S tronic (10 - 14)
€ 18,800

€ 25,000

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.4 TFSI.
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
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 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
9.11 %

General
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
S
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Series
VW EA111
Engine Code
CAVG, CTHG
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6200 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
182 hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
474 mi
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
474 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
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