The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 27,100
€ 24,000
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf 1.8 T
60
71.3
80.8
58.3
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
102.8
168.3
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 1.8 T
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.28 %
General
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
161 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf 1.8 T
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
19.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
19.69 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
570 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
484 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
145.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
