The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Citroen C4 VTi 120 Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 21,700
€ 23,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 4.8 inches taller than the Citroen C4 VTi 120.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
63.8
69.3
76.6
59
70.4
80.7
69.3 in
Width
70.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.8 in
Height
59 in
101.5
165.5
102.7
170.4
165.5 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.92 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
1KP
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
118 hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
117 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
25.13 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
34 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
541 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
