Technical specifications
| Clear list | Citroen DS3 | Audi A3 |
| Totals | Citroen DS3 1.6 (165 THP) × | Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sportback × |
| Mark | Citroen | Audi |
| Model | DS3 1.6 (165 THP) | A3 1.4 TFSI Sportback |
| Year | 2014 | 2016 |
| Number of doors/seats | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1215 | 1230 (1240) |
| Gross Weight Limit | - | 1790 (1800) |
| Top Speed, km/h | 218 | 220 (220) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 7.5 | 8.2 (8.2) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 285/980 | 380/1220 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Citroen DS3 1.6 (165 THP) × | Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sportback × |
| Length | 3948 | 4313 |
| Width | 1715 | 1785 |
| Height | 1483 | 1426 |
| Wheelbase | 2464 | 2637 |
| Front/rear Track | 1465/1467 | 1543/1514 |
| Ground clearance | 130 | - |
| Engine specifications | Citroen DS3 1.6 (165 THP) × | Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sportback × |
| Type | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1598 | 1395 |
| Compression ratio | - | 10 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 77x85.8 | 74.5x80 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 165/6000 | 150/5000-6000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 240/1750-4000 | 250/1500-3500 |
| Transmission specifications | Citroen DS3 1.6 (165 THP) × | Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sportback × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual / 7-speed automatic S-Tronic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Citroen DS3 1.6 (165 THP) × | Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sportback × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Dependent suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 205/45 R17 | 205/55 R16 |
| Disk | 4x108 ET24 d65.1
| 5x112 ET50 d57.1
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| Brakes specifications | Citroen DS3 1.6 (165 THP) × | Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sportback × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Citroen DS3 1.6 (165 THP) × | Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sportback × |
| City | 7 | 5.4 (5.9) |
| Highway | 4.5 | 4 (4.2) |
| Combined | 5.5 | 4.6 (4.8) |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 50 | 50 |
| Clear list | Citroen DS3 | Audi A3 |
