The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 29,500
€ 22,800
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 1.4 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 165
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.94 %
General
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
N
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
161 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
20.61 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
41 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
654 mi
Range
598 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
654 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
117.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
