The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 HDi 90 (10 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,800
€ 21,900
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 HDi 90 is 5.1 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 1.2 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1498
1789
2050
1486
1808
2021
1789 mm
Width
1808 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1498 mm
Height
1486 mm
2608
4329
2537
4278
4329 mm
Length
4278 mm
2608 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.77 %
General
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
91 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Citroen C4 HDi 90
91 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C4 HDi 90
230 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 HDi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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14.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Citroen C4 HDi 90
14.07 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Citroen C4 HDi 90
69 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58 mpg
city
37 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
909 mi
Range
551 mi
Citroen C4 HDi 90
909 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Citroen C4 HDi 90
84.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
510 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
408 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1183 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
