The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,000

€ 24,200

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
60
71.3
80.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60 in
Height
58.5 in
102.8
168.3
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

General
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
25.5 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
64 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1008 mi
Range
645 mi
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
1008 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
76.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft