The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 21,800
€ 17,500
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.97 %
General
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
N
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
621 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 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).
104.1 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
