The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 22,100
€ 29,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Citroen DS 4 HDi 165.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
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 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.55 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
16
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
161 hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
654 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
