The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 28,200

€ 18,400

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 165 is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.2 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 165
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %

General
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.2 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 165
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
161 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
19.1 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
48 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
761 mi
Range
645 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
761 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
100.4 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
100.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft