The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115 (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 23,400
€ 20,100
€ 23,400
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
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 1.9 TDI.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.59 %
General
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
N
Generation
9C
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 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
112 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
112 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.9 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 HDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
27.89 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
793 mi
Range
633 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
793 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
96.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
