The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 27,100

€ 33,300

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
166.9
168.3 in
Length
166.9 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.5 %

General
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
N
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
161 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
19.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.68 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
19.69 lb/hp
16.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
31 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
484 mi
Range
497 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
484 mi
497 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
145.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft