The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 29,800

€ 27,800

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 4 THP 200 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
60
71.3
80.8
55.9
70
77.4
71.3 in
Width
70 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
60 in
Height
55.9 in
102.8
168.3
102.4
166.8
168.3 in
Length
166.8 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.76 %

General
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
N
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
197 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
203 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 THP 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
15.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
15.57 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
37 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
583 mi
Range
526 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
583 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft