The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 HDi 90 (10 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 19,800
€ 20,100
€ 19,800
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 a little. The Citroen C4 HDi 90 is 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %
General
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen C4 HDi 90
91 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C4 HDi 90
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 HDi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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31.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Citroen C4 HDi 90
31.01 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Citroen C4 HDi 90
57 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
909 mi
Range
759 mi
Citroen C4 HDi 90
909 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Citroen C4 HDi 90
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 HDi 90
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
