The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Citroen C4 VTi 120 Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 26,000
€ 21,700
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Citroen C4 VTi 120.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
58.3
70.3
80.6
59
70.4
80.7
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.3 in
Height
59 in
101.5
165.3
102.7
170.4
165.3 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 VTi 120
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
25.13 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
34 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
541 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
