The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 21,800
€ 25,000
€ 21,800
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 VTi 120 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 1.8 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 VTi 120
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %
General
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
N
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
518 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
125 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
