The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 19,900
€ 21,200
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.6 TDI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
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
155.7
155.4 in
Length
155.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
4.18 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
S
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA189
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
104 hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
471 mi
Range
736 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
736 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
933 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
