The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 22,100

€ 44,400

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start is 2.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf R
59
70.4
80.7
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
57.7 in
102.7
170.4
103.4
167.8
170.4 in
Length
167.8 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.95 %

General
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf R
N
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf R
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
128 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
22.05 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
50 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
793 mi
Range
482 mi
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
793 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
89 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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