The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Citroen C4 VTi 120 Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 21,700
€ 24,300
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 1.6 TDI 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 TDI
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 TDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.61 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
1K
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
117 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 VTi 120
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28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
25.13 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
34 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
541 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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
