The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 28,200
€ 27,800
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
60
71.3
80.8
56
69.5
78.5
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
60 in
Height
56 in
102.8
168.3
101.5
169
168.3 in
Length
169 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.36 %
General
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
N
Generation
8P
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 manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 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
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
161 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
19.1 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
48 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
761 mi
Range
504 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
761 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
100.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
