The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,300

€ 23,000

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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. The Citroen C4 VTi 120 is 4.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 4.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
59
70.4
80.7
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.4 in
Width
69.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59 in
Height
63.8 in
102.7
170.4
101.5
165.5
170.4 in
Length
165.5 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.59 %

General
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
N
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
117 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
38 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
579 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
601 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft