The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,100
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) Citroen DS 4 THP 160
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
71.3
80.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
102.8
168.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.47 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
161 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 THP 160

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
19.69 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
727 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
484 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
145.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft