The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 HDi 115 (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 20,300
€ 20,100
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Citroen C4 HDi 115 is 7.9 inches longer and 2.7 inches wider.
Citroen C4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.13 %
General
Citroen C4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
N
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C4 HDi 115
113 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Citroen C4 HDi 115
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Citroen C4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 HDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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28.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Citroen C4 HDi 115
28.1 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen C4 HDi 115
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
810 mi
Range
633 mi
Citroen C4 HDi 115
810 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
111 kWh
Citroen C4 HDi 115
94.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
