The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 29,500
€ 23,900
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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 165
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.32 %
General
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
N
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
161 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
20.61 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
41 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
444 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
654 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
117.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
