The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15)
€ 21,900

€ 24,200

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
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 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.14 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 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 DS 4 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 DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
129 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
47 mpg
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
746 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
746 mi
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data