The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 29,800

€ 20,600

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 4 THP 200 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 200
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 200
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.42 %

General
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
197 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
203 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
15.57 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
37 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
589 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
583 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
121.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft