The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 24,300

€ 29,500

€ 24,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI is 0.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Citroen DS 4 HDi 165.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
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 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
8P
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
104 hp
161 hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
49 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
712 mi
Range
654 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
712 mi
654 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 Sportback 1.9 TDI
98.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data