The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
€ 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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.8 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
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
165.9
168.3 in
Length
165.9 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.73 %
General
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
N
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 hp
138 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
127 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
23.17 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
41 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
601 mi
Range
642 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
642 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).
119.3 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 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
1235 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
