The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 29,800
€ 31,400
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
Audi A3 3.2
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 200
Audi A3 3.2
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.41 %
General
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
Audi A3 3.2
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
197 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
197 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
203 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
Audi A3 3.2
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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15.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
15.57 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
37 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
28 mpg
city
16 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
583 mi
Range
352 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
583 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
200.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
121.2 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
