The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
€ 21,700
€ 21,800
€ 21,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 is 0.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Citroen DS 4 VTi 120.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
56
69.5
78.5
60
71.3
80.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56 in
Height
60 in
101.5
169
102.8
168.3
169 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.54 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
8P
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
115 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.38 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
495 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
495 mi
601 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 Sportback 1.6
130.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
