The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 28,200
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 (11 - 15) Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 (11 - 15)
71.3
80.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 (11 - 15)
102.8
168.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 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 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
161 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
19.1 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
48 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
761 mi
Range
468 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
761 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
100.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft