The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 29,800

€ 23,400

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen DS 4 THP 200 is 2.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
60
71.3
80.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
60 in
Height
63.8 in
102.8
168.3
101.5
165.5
168.3 in
Length
165.5 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.8 %

General
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
N
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
197 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
203 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
15.57 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
37 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
712 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
583 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
121.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft