The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 19,500

€ 27,100

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is just 0.3 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the Citroen DS 4 THP 160.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
1486
1808
2021
1523
1810
2052
1808 mm
Width
1810 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2052 mm
1486 mm
Height
1523 mm
2537
4278
2612
4275
4278 mm
Length
4275 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2612 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1438 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
141 kg
9.81 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
16
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
161 bhp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
240 NM
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.93 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
8.93 kg/bhp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
37 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
579 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
484 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
385 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data