The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 29,500
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15) Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15)
71.3
80.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15)
102.8
168.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168.3 in
Length
168.8 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.59 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
161 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
20.61 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
41 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
503 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
654 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
128.7 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
117.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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