The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 19,900
€ 22,500
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 TDI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
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 TDI
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2690 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.57 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA288
Engine Code
CUSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3250 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
89 hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.22 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
30.22 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
25 mpg
city
52 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
471 mi
Range
699 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
699 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 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).
82.2 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
933 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
