The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 EAT6 (15 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 27,000

€ 19,700

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 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 1.6.
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.04 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
163 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
18.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
18.73 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
43 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
50 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
412 mi
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
678 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
157.2 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
104.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft