The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,200
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15) Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 24,200
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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start is just 0.3 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1523
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15)
1810
2052
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 PureTech 130 (14 - 15)
2612
4275
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4275 mm
Length
4278 mm
2612 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1770 kg
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
43 kg
3.13 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1199 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
128 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
128 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
230 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
10.39 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
56 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
37 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
551 mi
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
746 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
94.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L