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Background grid DS 3 Hatchback 2009-2016 Audi A1 Hatchback 2010-2014
Spec height1 1.46 m 2 
+ 4.3 cm
1 1.417 m Spec height1
2 1.71 m Spec width2
+ 3 cm 1 1.74 m Spec width2
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Audi A1 3-door Hatchback 2010 - 2014
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Audi
A1
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 2010 - 2014
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
DS 3 3-door Hatchback 2009 - 2016
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DS
3
3-door Hatchback
2009 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonAudi A1 (8X) 3-door Hatchback 2010 vs. DS 3 (S) 3-door Hatchback 2009


Dimensions & Specifications | Audi A1 (8X) 3-door Hatchback 2010 is 3 cm wider and 4.3 cm lower compared to DS 3 (S) 3-door Hatchback 2009. It offers 223% more cargo space.4,5

Micro
Size class
Micro
395.4 cm
+0.4
Length
395 cm
174 cm
+3
Width2
171 cm
190.6 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
141.7 cm
Height1
146 cm
+4.3
246.9 cm
+0.4
Wheelbase
246.5 cm
12.1 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1115 kg
Weight4,6
-- kg
--
Seats max.
--
270 l
Cargo volume EU4
285 l
+6%
920 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 16750
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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