Citroën DS (1968 – 1971) vs Audi 100/ 200 (1968 – 1976): specs compared
The Audi 100/ 200 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 112 hp against 106 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.8 s against 13.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 8.9 L/100 km against 11.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,050 kg against 1,335 kg. At 4,900 mm, the Citroën DS is 277 mm longer than the Audi 100/ 200.
| Specification |
Citroën
DS
1968 – 1971
|
Audi
100/ 200
1968 – 1976
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1968 – 1971 | 1968 – 1976 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 106 hp | 80 – 112 hp |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 135 – 160 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.3 – 14.0 s | 10.8 – 13.5 s |
| Top speed | 161 – 177 km/h | 156 – 179 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.7 – 12.6 L/100 km | 8.9 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm | 4,623 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,372 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,124 mm | 2,629 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,335 – 1,340 kg | 1,050 – 1,120 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.