The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)
€ 21,800
€ 27,800
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 VTi 120 is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
60
71.3
80.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
60 in
Height
55.9 in
102.8
168.3
105.9
170.4
168.3 in
Length
170.4 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.89 %
General
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
N
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
120 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
601 mi
Range
567 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
108 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
