The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 24,200
€ 20,100
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60
71.3
80.8
58.5
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
102.8
168.3
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.27 %
General
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
128 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
22.91 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
47 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
746 mi
Range
759 mi
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
746 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
94.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
