The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 27,100
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) Citroen DS 4 THP 160
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 4.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi S3
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
71.3
80.8
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
60 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
102.8
168.3
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
168.3 in
Length
166.5 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi S3
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.23 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi S3
N
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
161 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi S3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 THP 160

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
19.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
19.69 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
31 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
449 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
484 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
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).
157.2 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
145.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Audi S3
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