The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Citroen C4 VTi 120 Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 29,700

€ 21,700

€ 29,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 1.8 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
58.7
70.4
81.6
59
70.4
80.7
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.7 in
Height
59 in
103.1
168.7
102.7
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.53 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
118 hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
139 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
25.13 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
34 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
675 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
541 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft