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Audi A1 vs DS Automobiles N°4 comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 224 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or DS Automobiles N°4?

Audi A1 vs DS Automobiles N°4: Key differences

Audi A1

2.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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DS Automobiles N°4

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A1

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A1 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the DS Automobiles N°4 costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,654 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles N°4 uses 3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

N°4

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles N°4 offers barely more power – delivering 224 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A1 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the DS Automobiles N°4 takes 7.1 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles N°4 delivers moderately more torque with 360 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

A1

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is markedly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,436 kg. The difference is around 261 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles N°4 offers clearly more boot space – 430 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles N°4 carries somewhat more – 542 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles N°4 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £33,600
N°4

DS Automobiles N°4

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 224 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 77 - 449 km
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Reviews Audi A1

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Reviews DS Automobiles N°4

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2 May 2026, 17:25:55

It's a very well-built car, with a level of fit-and-finish and materials that the Germans can't even come close to.

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DS Automobiles N°4

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
33,600 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
77 - 449 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,436 - 1,792 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
458 - 542 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
130 - 224 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, A, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drivetrain options does the Audi A1 have?

The Audi A1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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