The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 19,900
€ 22,900
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 is 3.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
57.4
67.5
78.9
55.5
68.5
76.4
67.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.5 in
96.5
155.4
100.9
158.6
155.4 in
Length
158.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
100.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2646 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.99 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
S
Generation
GB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 30 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA211
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
114 hp
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.21 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
23.21 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
471 mi
Range
518 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
518 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
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).
90.9 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A1 Sportback 30 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
