The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 (15 - 18) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 26,000

€ 40,100

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the Audi S3.
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Audi S3
59.1
71.3
80.8
55.1
69.5
77
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.1 in
Height
55.1 in
102.8
168.7
101.5
166.5
168.7 in
Length
166.5 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Audi S3
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.94 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Audi S3
N
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
118 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Audi S3
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
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25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
25.5 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
28 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
64 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
55 mpg
city
21 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1008 mi
Range
449 mi
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
1008 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
157.2 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
76.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft