The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 21,800
€ 29,400
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, an inch wider and 4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
60
71.3
80.8
55.9
70.3
77.4
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
60 in
Height
55.9 in
102.8
168.3
103.8
169.7
168.3 in
Length
169.7 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
601 mi
Range
690 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
92.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
