The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 21,800
 Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
€ 38,200
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 S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 4.9 inches lower than the Citroen DS 4 VTi 120.
Audi S3
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
71.3
80.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.1 in
Height
60 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
102.8
168.3
166.5 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.34 %
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)

General

Audi S3
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
8P
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120

Performance

Audi S3
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
601 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data