The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra (16 - 18)
€ 18,700

€ 16,300

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘ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 VTi 120 is an inch shorter, an inch narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
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
156.4
155.4 in
Length
156.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3274 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.47 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA211
Engine Code
CHZE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 3500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
81 hp
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
665 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
665 mi
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
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).
79.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
79.5 kWh
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
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