The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100 (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 22,500

€ 22,600

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59
70.4
80.7
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.6 in
102.7
170.4
99.4
168.8
170.4 in
Length
168.8 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.29 %

General
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
98 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
28.68 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
65 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
74 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
610 mi
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
1036 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
74 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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