The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 22,100

€ 27,000

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start is 1.8 inches longer and 0.3 inches taller.
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
59
70.4
80.7
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
102.7
170.4
103.1
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.47 %

General
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
N
Generation
CD
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
128 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
22.05 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
793 mi
Range
647 mi
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
793 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
89 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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