The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115 (12 - 14)
€ 27,500
€ 24,200
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 TSI is 2.8 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
63.8
69.3
76.6
60
71.3
80.8
69.3 in
Width
71.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
63.8 in
Height
60 in
101.5
165.5
102.8
168.3
165.5 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.27 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
1KP
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
112 hp
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.54 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
28.54 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
56 mpg
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
888 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
888 mi
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
