The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 24,200
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15) Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
€ 21,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘ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 TDI.
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15)
71.3
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15)
102.8
168.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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 TDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.19 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
N
Generation
1K
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 Golf 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 Golf 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 Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
22.91 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
47 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
759 mi
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
746 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 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).
92.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
94.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 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 Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft