The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
€ 21,800
€ 26,600
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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, 1.3 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 VTi 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
N
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
48 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
601 mi
Range
758 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
