The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Citroen C4 VTi 120 (10 - 14)
€ 21,200
€ 20,300
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 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 1.6
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 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
117 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 VTi 120
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
510 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
601 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
127 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 1.6
127 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
