The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,100

€ 22,100

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start is 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
128 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
22.05 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
793 mi
Range
727 mi
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
793 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
96.7 kWh
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
89 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
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