The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Citroen C4 PureTech 130 (14 - 18)
€ 25,600

€ 22,100

€ 25,600
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 TDI 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 TDI
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 TDI
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.74 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
793 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
793 mi
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 TDI
100.7 kWh
89 kWh
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 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