The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100 (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 22,500

€ 20,100

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100 is 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
59
70.4
80.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
102.7
170.4
99.9
168.4
170.4 in
Length
168.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.17 %

General
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
98 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
28.68 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
65 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
74 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
518 mi
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
1036 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
125 kWh
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
74 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft