The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A2 1.4 TDI (03 - 05)
€ 19,900
€ 19,600
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 is 4.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Audi A2 1.4 TDI.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A2 1.4 TDI
57.4
67.5
78.9
61.1
65.9
74.4
67.5 in
Width
65.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.4 in
57.4 in
Height
61.1 in
96.5
155.4
94.7
150.6
155.4 in
Length
150.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
94.7 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A2 1.4 TDI
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
5.07 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A2 1.4 TDI
S
Generation
8Z
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 A2 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW
Engine Code
ATL
4
Valves
2
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 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
89 hp
Audi A2 1.4 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A2 1.4 TDI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A2 1.4 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A2 1.4 TDI
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
Audi A2 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A2 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A2 1.4 TDI
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
471 mi
Range
607 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
607 mi
Audi A2 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).
88.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A2 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Audi A2 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
933 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.7 cu ft
