The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115 (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 23,400
€ 31,700
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 4 HDi 115 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
60
71.3
80.8
55.9
70
77.4
71.3 in
Width
70 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
60 in
Height
55.9 in
102.8
168.3
102.4
166.8
168.3 in
Length
166.8 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.57 %
General
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
N
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
112 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
112 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
27.89 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
50 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
793 mi
Range
471 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
793 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
125 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
