The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 20,300
€ 23,300
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.99 %
General
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.8 T
120 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
38 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
518 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
601 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
