The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Automatic (15 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,800

€ 21,700

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
60
71.3
80.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60 in
Height
58.3 in
102.8
168.3
101.5
165.3
168.3 in
Length
165.3 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.74 %

General
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
N
Generation
1K
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 Golf 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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
163 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
18.73 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
43 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
589 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
678 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
104.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft