The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
€ 19,500
€ 21,800
€ 19,500
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Citroen DS 4 VTi 120.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
58.5
71.2
79.6
60
71.3
80.8
71.2 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.5 in
Height
60 in
99.9
168.4
102.8
168.3
168.4 in
Length
168.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.29 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
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 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
601 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
