The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 27,000
€ 18,700
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 150 Stop&Start is 7.9 inches longer and 2.7 inches wider.
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 150 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
11 %
General
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
148 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
273 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
21.38 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
57 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
50 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
909 mi
Range
455 mi
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
909 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
142.1 kWh
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
84.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
