The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Citroen C4 VTi 120 (10 - 14)
€ 26,000

€ 20,300

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 4.8 inches taller than the Citroen C4 VTi 120.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Citroen C4 VTi 120
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.98 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Citroen C4 VTi 120
1KP
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
118 hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Citroen C4 VTi 120
116 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
601 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Citroen C4 VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft