The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 THP 160 EGS6 (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 26,900
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 EGS6 (11 - 14) Citroen DS 4 THP 160
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf R
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 THP 160 EGS6 (11 - 14)
71.3
80.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 THP 160 EGS6 (11 - 14)
102.8
168.3
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.3 in
Length
168 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf R
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 EGS6 (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf R
N
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
161 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 THP 160

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
20.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
20.06 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
482 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
484 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
145.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft