The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 23,400
€ 22,300
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
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 HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.93 %
General
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
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
112 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
112 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
27.89 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
50 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
793 mi
Range
610 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
793 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
96.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
