The Comparative Analysis :

DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 26,000
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 (15 - 18) DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59.1
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 (15 - 18)
71.3
80.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 (15 - 18)
102.8
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168.7 in
Length
168.8 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.4 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
25.5 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
42 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
64 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1008 mi
Range
610 mi
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
1008 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
106.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
76.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft