The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,200

€ 26,000

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start is 2.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
60
71.3
80.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
60 in
Height
63.8 in
102.8
168.3
101.5
165.5
168.3 in
Length
165.5 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.59 %

General
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
N
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
22.91 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
47 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
746 mi
Range
777 mi
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
746 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
94.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft