The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
€ 20,600
€ 21,800
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Citroen DS 4 VTi 120.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
58.6
71.9
79.6
60
71.3
80.8
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.6 in
Height
60 in
99.4
168.8
102.8
168.3
168.8 in
Length
168.3 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.47 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
16
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
112 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
670 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
601 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
