The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 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 Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60
71.3
80.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60 in
Height
58.3 in
102.8
168.3
101.5
165.3
168.3 in
Length
165.3 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.59 %
General
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
N
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
759 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
