The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 EAT6 (15 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 27,000

€ 20,100

€ 27,000
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 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 1.9 TDI.
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.38 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
N
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
163 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
18.73 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
633 mi
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
678 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
104.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft