The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 THP 155 EGS6 (10 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 25,700
€ 17,500
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 THP 155 is 7.9 inches longer and 2.7 inches wider.
Citroen C4 THP 155
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 THP 155
VW New Beetle 1.4
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.89 %
General
Citroen C4 THP 155
VW New Beetle 1.4
N
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 THP 155
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C4 THP 155
154 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Citroen C4 THP 155
177 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Citroen C4 THP 155
VW New Beetle 1.4
133 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 THP 155
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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19.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Citroen C4 THP 155
19.32 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 THP 155
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Citroen C4 THP 155
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
482 mi
Citroen C4 THP 155
583 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 THP 155
121.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 THP 155
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
