The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 VTi 120 Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 21,700
€ 23,600
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Citroen C4 VTi 120 is 7.9 inches longer and 2.7 inches wider.
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
59
70.4
80.7
59
67.8
74.7
70.4 in
Width
67.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
102.7
170.4
99
162.6
170.4 in
Length
162.6 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.82 %
General
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
N
Generation
9C
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
25.13 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
34 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
384 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
541 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
130.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 VTi 120
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
