The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 21,800
€ 20,100
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
60
71.3
80.8
59
67.8
74.7
71.3 in
Width
67.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
60 in
Height
59 in
102.8
168.3
99
162.6
168.3 in
Length
162.6 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.31 %
General
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
N
Generation
9C
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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
633 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
111 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
