The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 (12 - 14) vs. Audi A2 1.2 TDI Automatic (EU3) (01 - 05)
€ 15,500
€ 19,000
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82 is 4.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Audi A2 1.2 TDI.
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
57.4
67.5
78.5
61.1
65.9
74.4
67.5 in
Width
65.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.4 in
57.4 in
Height
61.1 in
96.5
155.4
94.7
150.6
155.4 in
Length
150.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
94.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2050 lb
3298 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2745 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
11.45 %
General
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
S
Generation
8Z
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
Engine Code
ANY
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
60 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
81 hp
60 hp
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.17 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
28.58 lb/hp
34.17 lb/hp
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
78 mpg
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
52 mpg
78 mpg
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
43 mpg
city
65 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
690 mi
Range
704 mi
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
690 mi
704 mi
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
61.8 kWh
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
85.3 kWh
61.8 kWh
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3, 3L
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 PureTech VTi 82
Audi A2 1.2 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
983 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.7 cu ft
