The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
€ 21,800
€ 22,500
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
60
71.3
80.8
56
69.5
78.5
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
60 in
Height
56 in
102.8
168.3
101.5
168.7
168.3 in
Length
168.7 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %
General
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
120 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
444 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
