The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 39,300

€ 29,500

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 HDi 165.
VW Golf R
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
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 HDi 165
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.33 %

General
VW Golf R
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
1K
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
161 hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Performance
VW Golf R
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
654 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft






34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data