The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 VTi 120 Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 21,700
€ 23,400
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.16 %
General
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
N
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
25.13 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
570 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
541 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
113.6 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
130.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
