The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 EAT6 (15 - 17)
€ 33,300

€ 30,400

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start.
Audi A3 3.2
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
55.9
69.5
77
59.1
71.3
80.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
165.5
102.8
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.55 %

General
Audi A3 3.2
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
8P
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
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
178 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
178 hp
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
▶ REPLAY
14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
18.52 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
55 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
17 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
377 mi
Range
867 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
867 mi
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data