The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 27,100

€ 27,700

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3 %

General
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
161 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
19.69 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
542 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
484 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
145.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
875 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft