The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 27,100
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) Citroen DS 4 THP 160
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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.
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
71.3
80.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
161 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 THP 160

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
19.69 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
31 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
444 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
484 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
145.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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