The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 21,800
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
71.3
80.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
102.8
168.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.93 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
759 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft