The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 20,300
€ 29,500
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the Citroen DS 4 HDi 165.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
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
165.5
102.8
168.3
165.5 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.62 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
8P
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
161 hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
654 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
654 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
