The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Audi S1 (14 - 18)
€ 18,700
€ 30,700
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi S1.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi S1
57.4
67.5
78.9
55.8
68.5
75
67.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
57.4 in
Height
55.8 in
96.5
155.4
97.2
156.5
155.4 in
Length
156.5 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi S1
2535 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
17.26 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi S1
S
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi S1
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA888
Engine Code
CWZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
228 hp
Audi S1
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Audi S1
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi S1
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S1
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
Audi S1
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi S1
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S1
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
400 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
400 mi
Audi S1
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).
132.6 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S1
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi S1
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
891 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24.4 cu ft
