The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 22,100

€ 22,600

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
59
70.4
80.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
102.7
170.4
101.5
165.3
170.4 in
Length
165.3 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.77 %

General
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
N
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
128 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
22.05 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
50 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
793 mi
Range
551 mi
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
793 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
89 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft