The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 29,800
Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15) Citroen DS 4 THP 200
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf GTI
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15)
71.3
80.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15)
102.8
168.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168.3 in
Length
165.9 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf GTI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.04 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
197 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
203 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf GTI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 THP 200

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
15.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
15.57 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
37 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
428 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
583 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
121.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft