The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 EAT6 (15 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,900

€ 22,100

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.74 %

General
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
163 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
18.73 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
727 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
678 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft