The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 24,200

€ 26,700

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 TSI.
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.15 %

General
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
128 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
170 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
22.91 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
47 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
746 mi
Range
468 mi
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
746 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
94.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft