The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115 (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 23,400
€ 33,300
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
168.3 in
Length
165.5 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Audi A3 3.2
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.42 %
General
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Audi A3 3.2
N
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
112 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
112 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Audi A3 3.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
27.89 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
50 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
40 mpg
city
17 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
793 mi
Range
377 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
793 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
96.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
