The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Citroen C4 HDi 90 (10 - 15)
€ 19,200
€ 19,800
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.4 is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 4.8 inches taller than the Citroen C4 HDi 90.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Citroen C4 HDi 90
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 1.4
Citroen C4 HDi 90
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.27 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Citroen C4 HDi 90
1KP
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Citroen C4 HDi 90
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
91 hp
Citroen C4 HDi 90
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 HDi 90
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Citroen C4 HDi 90
105 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 HDi 90
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.01 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
31.01 lb/hp
Citroen C4 HDi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Citroen C4 HDi 90
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
57 mpg
Citroen C4 HDi 90
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
909 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
909 mi
Citroen C4 HDi 90
Environmental Impact
125 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
Citroen C4 HDi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Citroen C4 HDi 90
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
