The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 28,200
€ 28,500
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 DS 4 HDi 165 is 1.4 inches shorter, an inch wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
60
71.3
80.8
55.9
70.3
77.4
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
60 in
Height
55.9 in
102.8
168.3
103.8
169.7
168.3 in
Length
169.7 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
General
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
N
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
161 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
19.1 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
48 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
761 mi
Range
777 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
761 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
82.2 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
100.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
