The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 27,100
€ 19,700
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW New Beetle 1.6
60
71.3
80.8
59
67.8
74.7
71.3 in
Width
67.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
60 in
Height
59 in
102.8
168.3
99
162.6
168.3 in
Length
162.6 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW New Beetle 1.6
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.55 %
General
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW New Beetle 1.6
N
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
161 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW New Beetle 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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19.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
19.69 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
31 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
412 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
484 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
145.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
875 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
