The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 27,500

€ 27,100

€ 27,500
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 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 THP 160.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
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 THP 160
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.05 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
161 hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
133 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 THP 160
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
19.69 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
31 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
484 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data