The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 (14 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 22,100
€ 20,100
€ 22,100
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 considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start is 7.9 inches longer and 2.7 inches wider.
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
59
70.4
80.7
59
67.8
74.7
70.4 in
Width
67.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
102.7
170.4
99
162.6
170.4 in
Length
162.6 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.31 %
General
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
N
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
128 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
22.05 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
793 mi
Range
633 mi
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
793 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
111 kWh
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
89 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
