The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
€ 27,100
€ 25,000
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
165.9
168.3 in
Length
165.9 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.47 %
General
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
N
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
161 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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19.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
19.69 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
31 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
600 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
484 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
145.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
