The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Citroen DS 4 HDi 115 (12 - 13)
€ 20,800

€ 23,400

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the Citroen DS 4 HDi 115.
Audi A3 1.6
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
55.9
69.5
77
60
71.3
80.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
60 in
101.5
166.9
102.8
168.3
166.9 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
346 lb
11.08 %

General
Audi A3 1.6
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
8P
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
112 hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
50 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
793 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
793 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data