The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 18,900
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.69 %
General
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
N
Generation
1K
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 Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
38 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
600 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
601 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
108 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
