The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Citroen DS 4 HDi 115 (12 - 13)
€ 25,600

€ 23,400

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Citroen DS 4 HDi 115.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 4 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 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.4 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
1KP
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
112 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
112 hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
41 mpg
city
40 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 DS 4 HDi 115
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data