The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,400
€ 17,600
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 HDi 115 is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
10.08 %
General
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
112 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
112 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
27.89 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
50 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
793 mi
Range
579 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
793 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
96.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
