The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S tronic (10 - 14)
€ 18,700

€ 25,000

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 0.6 cm shorter, 2.5 cm narrower and 4.1 cm taller than the Audi A1 1.4 TFSI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
1458
1715
2004
1417
1740
1906
1715 mm
Width
1740 mm
2004 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1906 mm
1458 mm
Height
1417 mm
2452
3948
2469
3954
3948 mm
Length
3954 mm
2452 mm
Wheelbase
2469 mm
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
1150 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1554 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1640 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
9.09 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Series
VW EA111
Engine Code
CAVG, CTHG
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 6200 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 bhp
182 bhp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
160 NM
250 NM
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
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9.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
9.75 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
50 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
38 mpg
city
38 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
545 mi
Range
474 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
474 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
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).
111.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
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