Car comparison

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSIvsDS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech

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

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AUDI A1 Sportback (GB)

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-present
VS

DS 3 Crossback

1.2 PureTech

155 hp1199 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2018-2022

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    217 km/h
    135 mph
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,170 kg
    2,579 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    800 km
    497 mi
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech

  • Most powerful
    155 hp
    116 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSIDS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
150hp112kW
155hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,170kg2,579lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
78.1s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
81.1s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
39.8s
Calculated
54.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
800km497mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,199cc73cu in
Length
4,029mm159in
4,118mm162in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,791mm71in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,534mm60in
Wheelbase
2,563mm101in
2,558mm101in
Front track
1,524mm60in
-
Rear track
1,501mm59in
-
Trunk volume
335L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,090L
1,050L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
44L
CO2 emissions-
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSIDS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTechPowerTorque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech5,500 rpm1,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSIDS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.8 s
54.0 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
155 hp
116 kW

DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech has 5 hp more than AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI and DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
1,170 kg
2,579 lb
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
1,205 kg
2,657 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
217 km/h
135 mph
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
208 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI7.9 s
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech8.2 s

Although DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech has more power, AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI and DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech: 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI and DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech: 0.5 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
800 km
497 mi
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
800 km
497 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.9 s
217 km/h
135 mph
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
155 hp
116 kW
8.2 s
208 km/h
129 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,029 mm
158.6 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
155 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,118 mm
162.1 in
Height
1,534 mm
60.4 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
155 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.9 s
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.2 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA1 Sportback (GB)35 TFSIDS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
150 hp
112 kW
155 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.2 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,170 kg
2,579 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,029 mm
158.6 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,118 mm
162.1 in
Height
1,534 mm
60.4 in
Range score
800 km
497 mi
800 km
497 mi
CO2 score
-
126 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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
VehicleAUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSIDS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 35 TFSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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