The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 20,600
€ 27,100
€ 20,600
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
The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Citroen DS 4 THP 160.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
58.3
70.3
80.6
60
71.3
80.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
60 in
101.5
165.3
102.8
168.3
165.3 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.36 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
1K
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
161 hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
111 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
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33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
19.69 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
31 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
484 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
