The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70 EGS (14 - 14) vs. Audi S1 (14 - 18)
€ 18,500

€ 30,700

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 e-HDi 70 is 1.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi S1.
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Audi S1
57.4
67.5
78.9
55.8
68.5
75
67.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
57.4 in
Height
55.8 in
96.5
155.4
97.2
156.5
155.4 in
Length
156.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Audi S1
2546 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
16.9 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Audi S1
S
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Audi S1
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA888
Engine Code
CWZA

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
67 hp
228 hp
Audi S1
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
118 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Audi S1
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Audi S1
103 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S1
▶ REPLAY
38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
38 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
Audi S1
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Audi S1
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
34 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
69 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S1
65 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
400 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
823 mi
400 mi
Audi S1
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).
132.6 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
70 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S1
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Audi S1
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24.4 cu ft