The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C-Elysee BlueHDi 100 (16 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 16,000
€ 57,200
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,200
ⓘ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 Citroen C-Elysee BlueHDi 100 is 2.4 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sedan.
Citroen C-Elysee BlueHDi 100
Audi RS3 Sedan
57.7
68.8
76.8
55
70.9
77.2
68.8 in
Width
70.9 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.7 in
Height
55 in
104.4
174
103.6
176.3
174 in
Length
176.3 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C-Elysee BlueHDi 100
Audi RS3 Sedan
2568 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
937 lb
26.73 %
General
Citroen C-Elysee BlueHDi 100
Audi RS3 Sedan
D
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C-Elysee BlueHDi 100
Audi RS3 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DAZA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Citroen C-Elysee BlueHDi 100
98 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Citroen C-Elysee BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sedan
Performance
Citroen C-Elysee BlueHDi 100
Audi RS3 Sedan
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C-Elysee BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sedan
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26.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.87 lb/hp
Citroen C-Elysee BlueHDi 100
26.2 lb/hp
8.87 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C-Elysee BlueHDi 100
Audi RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Citroen C-Elysee BlueHDi 100
62 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sedan
51 mpg
city
21 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
412 mi
Citroen C-Elysee BlueHDi 100
818 mi
412 mi
Audi RS3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Citroen C-Elysee BlueHDi 100
78.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C-Elysee BlueHDi 100
Audi RS3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data




















