The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 27,100
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) Citroen DS 4 THP 160
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Citroen DS 4 THP 160 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
71.3
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
102.8
168.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.3 in
Length
165.3 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.49 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
N
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
161 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 THP 160

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
19.69 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
570 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
484 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
145.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft