The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 27,100
€ 20,600
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 4 THP 160 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 1.6
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 THP 160
Audi A3 1.6
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.51 %
General
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 1.6
N
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
161 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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19.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
19.69 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
31 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
450 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
484 mi
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
144 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
145.8 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
