The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Automatic (15 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 31,200

€ 26,700

€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
60
71.3
80.8
55.9
69.5
77
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
60 in
Height
55.9 in
102.8
168.3
101.5
166.9
168.3 in
Length
166.9 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.37 %

General
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
N
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
178 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
18.52 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
55 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
526 mi
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
867 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft