The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 26,100

€ 29,500

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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 HDi 165.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
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 2.0 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.71 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
1K
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
161 hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
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21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
712 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
654 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data