The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 200 (11 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 29,800
€ 19,700
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW New Beetle 1.6
60
71.3
80.8
59
67.8
74.7
71.3 in
Width
67.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
60 in
Height
59 in
102.8
168.3
99
162.6
168.3 in
Length
162.6 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW New Beetle 1.6
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.48 %
General
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW New Beetle 1.6
N
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
197 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
203 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW New Beetle 1.6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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15.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
15.57 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
37 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
45 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
412 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
583 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
121.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 200
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
946 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
