The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 155 EGS6 (11 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 25,300
€ 21,700
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 4 THP 155 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW New Beetle 2.0
60
71.3
80.8
59
67.8
74.7
71.3 in
Width
67.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
60 in
Height
59 in
102.8
168.3
99
162.6
168.3 in
Length
162.6 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW New Beetle 2.0
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW New Beetle 2.0
N
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
153 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
153 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
177 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW New Beetle 2.0
133 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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19.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
19.58 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
36 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
574 mi
Range
372 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
574 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
123.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 155
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
961 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
