The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 VTi 120 Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 21,700

€ 18,100

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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.
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6
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
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.4 %

General
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
25.13 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
34 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
482 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
541 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
130.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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