The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 22,500
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C4 VTi 120 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59
70.4
80.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
102.7
170.4
101.5
165.3
170.4 in
Length
165.3 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.89 %
General
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
N
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
38 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
833 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
601 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
