Audi 100 Coupe (1969 – 1976) vs Citroën DS (1968 – 1971): specs compared
The Citroën DS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 106 hp against 100 hp. The Audi 100 Coupe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.9 s against 13.3 s. The Citroën DS has the higher top speed: 177 km/h against 172 km/h. The Audi 100 Coupe uses less fuel, from 10.4 L/100 km against 11.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,060 kg against 1,335 kg. At 4,900 mm, the Citroën DS is 277 mm longer than the Audi 100 Coupe.
| Specification |
Audi
100 Coupe
1969 – 1976
|
Citroën
DS
1968 – 1971
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1969 – 1976 | 1968 – 1971 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 100 hp | 106 hp |
| Torque | 142 – 150 Nm | 167 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.9 – 12.2 s | 13.3 – 14.0 s |
| Top speed | 163 – 172 km/h | 161 – 177 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.4 L/100 km | 11.7 – 12.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,623 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,702 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,372 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 3,124 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,060 – 1,080 kg | 1,335 – 1,340 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.