The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 210 (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 28,100

€ 18,700

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 210 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 210 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 210 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
3060 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.01 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 210 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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 210 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
207 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 210 Stop&Start
207 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 210 Stop&Start
210 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 210 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 210 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 210 Stop&Start
14.78 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 210 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 210 Stop&Start
40 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
455 mi
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 210 Stop&Start
632 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
142.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 210 Stop&Start
111.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 210 Stop&Start
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft