The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 20,300
€ 22,300
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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. The Citroen C4 VTi 120 is 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59
70.4
80.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
102.7
170.4
99.9
168.4
170.4 in
Length
168.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.98 %
General
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
38 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
610 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
601 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
106.1 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
