The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 29,500
€ 24,900
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.99 %
General
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
N
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
161 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
20.61 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
41 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
621 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
654 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
104.1 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
117.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
