The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Automatic (15 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,800

€ 21,900

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
60
71.3
80.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60 in
Height
58.5 in
102.8
168.3
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %

General
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
N
Generation
16
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 165 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
163 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
18.73 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
43 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
551 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
678 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
117.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
104.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft