The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
€ 19,900
€ 41,400
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 4.7 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
57.4
67.5
78.9
62.1
69.9
80.3
67.5 in
Width
69.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
62.1 in
96.5
155.4
101.2
157.4
155.4 in
Length
157.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2566 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
608 lb
19.15 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
S
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
118 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.9 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
18.9 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
18 kWh✽
( 183 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
183 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
25 mpg
city
No data
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
471 mi
Range
149 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
149 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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).
36.7 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
36.7 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
19 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
933 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
