The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,800
€ 26,000
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 is 2.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
60
71.3
80.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
60 in
Height
63.8 in
102.8
168.3
101.5
165.5
168.3 in
Length
165.5 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.98 %
General
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
N
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
777 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
