The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) vs. Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 24,400
€ 20,700
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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 120 is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57.4
67.5
78.9
56
68.7
75
67.5 in
Width
68.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
57.4 in
Height
56 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 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.11 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
S
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 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
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
118 hp
104 hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
210 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
21.76 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
62 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
65 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
53 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
777 mi
Range
736 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
777 mi
736 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
74 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
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
74 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
955 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
