The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 27,100
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) Citroen DS 4 THP 160
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 160 is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
71.3
80.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
102.8
168.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.3 in
Length
168.7 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.04 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
161 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 THP 160

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
19.69 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
31 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
600 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
484 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
108 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
145.8 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
875 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft