The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 21,800
€ 26,800
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.1 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 10 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1523
1810
2052
1423
1765
1995
1810 mm
Width
1765 mm
2052 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1523 mm
Height
1423 mm
2612
4275
2578
4286
4275 mm
Length
4286 mm
2612 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.72 %
General
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
N
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
160 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
10.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
10.85 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
46 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
601 mi
Range
455 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
142.1 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
