The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI (14 - 18)
€ 18,700

€ 21,100

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
1150 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1554 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1600 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
6.12 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
S
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA288
Engine Code
CXMA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
160 NM
250 NM
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
9.75 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
74 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
50 mpg
74 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
61 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
545 mi
Range
736 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
736 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
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