The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 24,200

€ 19,000

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.6
60
71.3
80.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60 in
Height
58.3 in
102.8
168.3
101.5
165.3
168.3 in
Length
165.3 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.6
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.37 %

General
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.6
N
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
128 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
22.91 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
47 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
746 mi
Range
482 mi
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
746 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
94.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft