The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15)
€ 37,400

€ 24,200

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start.
VW Golf R
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
57.5
70.3
80.6
60
71.3
80.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.5 in
Height
60 in
101.5
165.8
102.8
168.3
165.8 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.56 %

General
VW Golf R
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
1K
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
128 hp
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Performance
VW Golf R
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
47 mpg
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
439 mi
Range
746 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
746 mi
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft






34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data