The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
€ 22,600
€ 21,800
€ 22,600
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
The VW Golf 1.4 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 VTi 120.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
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 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.77 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
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23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
601 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
