The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18) vs. Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 29,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The DS Automobiles DS 3 is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI.
DS Automobiles DS 3
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
56.8
67.6
78.9
55.5
68.5
76.4
67.6 in
Width
68.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.8 in
Height
55.5 in
96.5
156.2
100.9
158.6
156.2 in
Length
158.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3543 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.39 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
S
Generation
GB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA888
Engine Code
DKZC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
205 hp
197 hp
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
13.44 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
44 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
575 mi
Range
414 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
575 mi
414 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
113.6 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
102.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3
Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
787 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data