The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 27,500

€ 20,100

€ 27,500
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 DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60.4
71.3
80.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.5 in
102.8
168.7
99.9
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
25.5 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
52 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
64 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
city
44 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1008 mi
Range
759 mi
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
1008 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
76.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft