The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 21,800

€ 22,100

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
60
71.3
80.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
60 in
Height
58.7 in
102.8
168.3
103.1
168.7
168.3 in
Length
168.7 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.81 %

General
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
N
Generation
CD
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 Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
601 mi
Range
608 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 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).
87.2 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft