The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra (15 - 18)
€ 18,700

€ 17,800

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 2.5 cm shorter, 2.5 cm narrower and 4.2 cm taller than the Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
1458
1715
2004
1416
1740
1906
1715 mm
Width
1740 mm
2004 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1906 mm
1458 mm
Height
1416 mm
2452
3948
2469
3973
3948 mm
Length
3973 mm
2452 mm
Wheelbase
2469 mm
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
1150 kg
Kerb Weight
1110 kg
1554 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1485 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
3.48 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
S
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA211
Engine Code
CHZB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 bhp
94 bhp
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
160 NM
160 NM
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
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9.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 kg/bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
9.75 kg/bhp
11.81 kg/bhp
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
67 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
50 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
38 mpg
city
56 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
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)
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
404 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
270 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
920 L