The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 28,200

€ 26,000

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
60
71.3
80.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60 in
Height
58.3 in
102.8
168.3
101.5
165.3
168.3 in
Length
165.3 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %

General
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
N
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
161 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
19.1 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
48 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
761 mi
Range
570 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
761 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
100.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft