The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 VTi 120 Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,700

€ 29,600

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf GTI
59
70.4
80.7
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
57.8 in
102.7
170.4
101.5
165.9
170.4 in
Length
165.9 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf GTI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.88 %

General
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf GTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
25.13 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
34 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
462 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
541 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
130.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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