The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 18)
€ 18,700
€ 20,900
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
57.4
67.5
78.9
56
68.7
75
67.5 in
Width
68.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
57.4 in
Height
56 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3583 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.54 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA211
Engine Code
CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
123 hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
548 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
548 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 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).
96.6 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
891 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
