The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 155 EGS6 (11 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,300

€ 22,100

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 THP 155 is just 0.3 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1523
1810
2052
1486
1808
2021
1810 mm
Width
1808 mm
2052 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1523 mm
Height
1486 mm
2612
4275
2537
4278
4275 mm
Length
4278 mm
2612 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1795 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.15 %

General
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
153 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
153 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
240 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
240 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 THP 155
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
8.88 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
43 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
574 mi
Range
727 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
574 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.7 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
436 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L