The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 27,100
€ 23,000
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen DS 4 THP 160 is 2.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
60
71.3
80.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
60 in
Height
63.8 in
102.8
168.3
101.5
165.5
168.3 in
Length
165.5 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.65 %
General
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
N
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
161 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
19.69 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
31 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
579 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
484 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
145.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
