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 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
59
70.4
80.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
102.7
170.4
99.9
168.4
170.4 in
Length
168.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.77 %
General
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Citroen C4 HDi 90
91 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C4 HDi 90
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
587 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 HDi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Citroen C4 HDi 90
31.01 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Citroen C4 HDi 90
57 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
