The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 (15 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 24,000
€ 17,500
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.4
59.1
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
59.1 in
Height
59 in
102.8
168.7
99
162.6
168.7 in
Length
162.6 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.4
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.49 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.4
N
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
128 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
170 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.4
123 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
22.91 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
48 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
761 mi
Range
482 mi
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
761 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
134.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
92.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
