The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115 (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 24,200
€ 20,100
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 e-HDi 115 is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 e-HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.13 %
General
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
112 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
112 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
28.54 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
56 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
888 mi
Range
759 mi
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
888 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
794 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
