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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
153 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
153 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
453 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
19.58 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
961 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
