Citroën ZX 3 Doors (1996 – 1997) vs Audi A3 (1996 – 2003): specs compared
The Audi A3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 175 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 229 km/h against 219 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 6.6 L/100 km. The Citroën ZX 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 970 kg against 1,090 kg. At 4,153 mm, the Audi A3 is 81 mm longer than the Citroën ZX 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Citroën
ZX 3 Doors
1996 – 1997
|
Audi
A3
1996 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1997 | 1996 – 2003 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 7 | 18 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 163 hp | 90 – 180 hp |
| Torque | 111 – 193 Nm | 145 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 18.5 s | 7.5 – 13.7 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 219 km/h | 177 – 229 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 8.6 L/100 km | 5.0 – 8.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,069 – 4,072 mm | 4,153 mm |
| Width | 1,689 – 1,702 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,397 – 1,400 mm | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 970 – 1,149 kg | 1,090 – 1,300 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.