The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 29,500
€ 17,600
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
15.34 %
General
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
161 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
20.61 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
579 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
654 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
117.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
