The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 29,800
Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15) Citroen DS 4 THP 200
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf R
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15)
71.3
80.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15)
102.8
168.3
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168.3 in
Length
165.8 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf R
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.56 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf R
N
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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
*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
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
197 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
203 lb‑ft
258 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
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 THP 200

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
37 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
45 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
439 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
583 mi
439 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).
161.1 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
121.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 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
1078 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft