The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. Citroen C4 VTi 120 (10 - 14)
€ 21,500
€ 20,300
€ 21,500
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 1.8 T 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 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Citroen C4 VTi 120
3034 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.99 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
118 hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Citroen C4 VTi 120
137 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 VTi 120
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19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
601 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Citroen C4 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 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
