The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 24,200

€ 21,400

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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. The Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115 is 2.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
60
71.3
80.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
60 in
Height
63.8 in
102.8
168.3
101.5
165.5
168.3 in
Length
165.5 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.5 %

General
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
N
Generation
1KP
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 e-HDi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
112 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
112 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
28.54 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
56 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
888 mi
Range
579 mi
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
888 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft