The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
€ 26,600
€ 21,800
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the Citroen DS 4 VTi 120.
BMW 120i
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
55.9
68.8
76.1
60
71.3
80.8
68.8 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
60 in
104.7
166.9
102.8
168.3
166.9 in
Length
168.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.21 %
General
BMW 120i
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
E81
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Performance
BMW 120i
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
139 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
499 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
601 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
125 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
