The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 28,200

€ 28,700

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
168.7
168.3 in
Length
168.7 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.3 %

General
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
N
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
161 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
19.1 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
48 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
761 mi
Range
583 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
761 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
100.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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