The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 EGS6 (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,900
€ 27,000
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Citroen DS 4 THP 160 is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60
71.3
80.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60 in
Height
58.6 in
102.8
168.3
99.4
168.8
168.3 in
Length
168.8 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %
General
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
161 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
20.06 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
727 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
484 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
145.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
