The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 29,500
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15) Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15)
71.3
80.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 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 Automatic (12 - 15)
102.8
168.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 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 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.77 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 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 Beetle 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
20.61 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
41 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
551 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
654 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
117.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft