The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Citroen C4 PureTech 130 (14 - 18)
€ 19,800
€ 22,100
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 4.8 inches taller than the Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
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 1.6
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
2972 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.05 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
1KP
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
128 hp
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
50 mpg
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
793 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
793 mi
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Environmental Impact
144 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
89 kWh
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 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
