The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 29,500
€ 18,700
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW New Beetle 1.6
60
71.3
80.8
59
67.8
74.7
71.3 in
Width
67.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
60 in
Height
59 in
102.8
168.3
99
162.6
168.3 in
Length
162.6 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW New Beetle 1.6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.16 %
General
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW New Beetle 1.6
N
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
161 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW New Beetle 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
20.61 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
455 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
654 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
117.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
