Car comparison

DS 4 1.6 THPvsAUDI A1 (8X) · Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI

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

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DS 4

1.6 THP

210 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018
VS

AUDI A1 (8X) · Facelift 2014

1.8 TFSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,180 kg
    2,601 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best performance score
    53/100

DS 4 1.6 THP

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    285 Nm
    210 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    359 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDS41.6 THPAUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
210hp157kW
192hp143kW
Torque
285Nm210lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,387kg3,058lb
1,180kg2,601lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
96.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
34.8s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,284mm169in
3,973mm156in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,502mm59in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,612mm103in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,532mm60in
1,477mm58in
Rear track
1,527mm60in
1,471mm58in
Trunk volume
359L
270L
Max trunk volume-
920L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
45L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

DS 4 1.6 THPAUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • DS 4 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DS41.6 THP6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI5,400 rpm1,250-5,300 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDS41.6 THPAUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.8 s
27.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
210 hp
157 kW
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
192 hp
143 kW

DS 4 1.6 THP has 18 hp more than AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI and DS 4 1.6 THP: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
1,180 kg
2,601 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP8.4 s
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI6.8 s

Although DS 4 1.6 THP has more power, AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI and DS 4 1.6 THP: 1.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
1,017 km
632 mi
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
776 km
482 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DS41.6 THP
210 hp
157 kW
8.4 s
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.8 s
234 km/h
145 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
DS41.6 THP
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,973 mm
156.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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
DS41.6 THP
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI 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
DS41.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.4 s
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
DS41.6 THP
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDS41.6 THPAUDIA1 (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,973 mm
156.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,017 km
632 mi
776 km
482 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
359 L
12.7 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleDS 4 1.6 THPAUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

DS 4 1.6 THP

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 241 km (150 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 89 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A1 (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 207 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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