Car comparison

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THPvsAbarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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DS 3 Cabrio

Performance 1.6 THP

208 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

Abarth 124 Spider

1.4 MultiAir

170 hp1368 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    208 hp
    155 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THPAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
208hp155kW
170hp127kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,091kg2,405lb
1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight
1,629kg3,591lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
73.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km575mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
3,968mm156in
4,054mm160in
Width
1,717mm68in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,233mm49in
Wheelbase
2,464mm97in
2,310mm91in
Front track
1,488mm59in
1,496mm59in
Rear track
1,491mm59in
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume
245L
-
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
50L
45L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
148g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THPAbarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAirPowerTorque
  • DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
  • Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP6,000 rpm1,700 rpm6,250 rpm
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THPAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
28.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
208 hp
155 kW
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP has 38 hp more than Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir.

The biggest power difference is between Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir and DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP: 38 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
1,091 kg
2,405 lb
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
1,060 kg
2,337 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP6.5 s
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP and Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP and Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
926 km
575 mi
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
703 km
437 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
208 hp
155 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW
6.8 s
232 km/h
144 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
3,968 mm
156.2 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,054 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,233 mm
48.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.5 s
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
DS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THP
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDS3 CabrioPerformance 1.6 THPAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
208 hp
155 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,091 kg
2,405 lb
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
3,968 mm
156.2 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,054 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,233 mm
48.5 in
Range score
926 km
575 mi
703 km
437 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
148 g/km
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleDS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THPAbarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

DS 3 Cabrio Performance 1.6 THP

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 223 km (138 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir

  • Is 31 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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