The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,800
€ 21,900
€ 29,800
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 200 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 200
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 200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.3 %
General
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
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
197 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
197 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
203 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
15.57 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
37 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
551 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
583 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
121.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
946 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
