The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 29,500
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15) Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 0.3 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1523
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15)
1810
2052
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1810 mm
Width
1808 mm
2052 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1523 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15)
2612
4275
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4275 mm
Length
4278 mm
2612 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
144 kg
9.57 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
161 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
161 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
340 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
9.35 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
50 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
51 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
727 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
654 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
117.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
435 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L