The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 31,400
€ 29,500
€ 31,400
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 3.2 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 3.2
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 3.2
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
8P
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
161 hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
352 mi
Range
654 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
654 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Environmental Impact
200.8 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 3.2
200.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
