The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,200
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15) Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 24,200
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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start 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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 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 PureTech 130 (14 - 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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.15 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
128 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
22.91 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
47 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
633 mi
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
746 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
94.8 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 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