The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 29,800

€ 27,000

€ 29,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Citroen DS 4 THP 200 is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
60
71.3
80.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60 in
Height
59.1 in
102.8
168.3
100
168.7
168.3 in
Length
168.7 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %

General
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
197 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
203 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 THP 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
15.57 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
37 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
600 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
583 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
108 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
121.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
946 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft