The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 29,800
€ 24,400
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.38 %
General
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
197 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
203 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
15.57 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
37 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
570 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
583 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 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).
113.6 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
121.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
