The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 29,800

€ 41,200

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf R
60
71.3
80.8
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60 in
Height
57.7 in
102.8
168.3
103.4
167.8
168.3 in
Length
167.8 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf R
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.21 %

General
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf R
N
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
197 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
203 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf R
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
15.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
15.57 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
37 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
438 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
583 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
121.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft