The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 21,800
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
€ 31,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf GTI
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
71.3
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
102.8
168.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.3 in
Length
168 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf GTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf GTI
N
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf GTI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
493 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft