The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 29,500
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15) Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 TDI.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15)
71.3
80.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.85 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
161 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
20.61 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
633 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
654 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
117.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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