The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 24,200

€ 33,800

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start is 1.4 inches shorter, an inch wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
60
71.3
80.8
55.9
70.3
77.4
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
60 in
Height
55.9 in
102.8
168.3
103.8
169.7
168.3 in
Length
169.7 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.6 %

General
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
N
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
128 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
22.91 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
47 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
746 mi
Range
478 mi
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
746 mi
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
123.1 kWh
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
94.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft