The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115 (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 23,000
€ 20,800
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 e-HDi 115 is 7.9 inches longer and 2.7 inches wider.
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
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 e-HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.6
3192 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.59 %
General
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
113 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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28.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
28.25 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
62 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
69 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
981 mi
Range
432 mi
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
981 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
149.7 kWh
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
78.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
820 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
