The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,200

€ 22,100

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 120 Stop&Start is 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %

General
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
25.31 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
65 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
city
43 mpg
71 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
727 mi
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
1036 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
74 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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