The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
€ 23,400

€ 21,800

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 cm shorter, 4.5 cm narrower and 10.2 cm lower than the Citroen DS 4 VTi 120.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
1421
1765
1957
1523
1810
2052
1765 mm
Width
1810 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2052 mm
1421 mm
Height
1523 mm
2578
4238
2612
4275
4238 mm
Length
4275 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2612 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1755 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.54 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
8P
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
118 bhp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
250 NM
160 NM
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
116 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.85 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
13.03 kg/bhp
10.85 kg/bhp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
60 mpg
46 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
727 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
727 mi
601 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
96.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
385 L







1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data