The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI (10 - 11)
€ 21,000

€ 20,200

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 is 0.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.6 TDI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
57.4
67.5
78.9
55.7
68.5
75
67.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
57.4 in
Height
55.7 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
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.52 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
S
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA189
Engine Code
CAYC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
101 hp
104 hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
25.32 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
60 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
69 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
city
50 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
717 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
717 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
80.3 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 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