The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Citroen C4 PureTech 130 (14 - 18)
€ 20,100

€ 22,100

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
58.5
71.2
79.6
59
70.4
80.7
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
99.9
168.4
102.7
170.4
168.4 in
Length
170.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.81 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
16
Generation
N
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
128 hp
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
50 mpg
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
793 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
793 mi
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Environmental Impact
125 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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
89 kWh
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft