The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 (15 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 24,200

€ 20,600

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start is 7.9 inches longer and 2.7 inches wider.
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 2.0
59
70.4
80.7
59
67.8
74.7
70.4 in
Width
67.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
102.7
170.4
99
162.6
170.4 in
Length
162.6 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 2.0
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.21 %

General
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 2.0
N
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
118 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 2.0
122 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 2.0
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25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
25.31 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
65 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
56 mpg
city
18 mpg
71 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
364 mi
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
1036 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
74 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft








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