The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115 (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 23,400
€ 17,500
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 4 HDi 115 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
60
71.3
80.8
59
67.8
74.7
71.3 in
Width
67.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
60 in
Height
59 in
102.8
168.3
99
162.6
168.3 in
Length
162.6 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.3 %
General
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
N
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
112 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
112 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
199 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
27.89 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
50 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
793 mi
Range
482 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
793 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
96.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
