The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 180 EAT6 (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 31,900

€ 20,100

€ 31,900
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 180 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 1.4 TSI.
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 180 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.1 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
N
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
178 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
18.52 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
55 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
518 mi
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
867 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
125 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 4 Crossback BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft