The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,100
 Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15) Citroen DS 4 THP 160
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 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 THP 160.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
60
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
102.8
168.3
165.3 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.61 %
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
1K
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
161 hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 THP 160

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 THP 160

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
19.69 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
31 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
50 mpg
city
22 mpg
69 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
484 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data