The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 21,800
€ 17,600
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
60
71.3
80.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60 in
Height
58.5 in
102.8
168.3
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.46 %
General
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
579 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
