The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
€ 22,800
€ 21,800
€ 22,800
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 DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the Citroen DS 4 VTi 120.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
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
165.9
102.8
168.3
165.9 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
8P
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
601 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 DPF
100.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
