The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 (15 - 17)
€ 17,500
€ 27,000
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW New Beetle 1.4 is 7.9 inches shorter and 2.7 inches narrower.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
59
67.8
74.7
59
70.4
80.7
67.8 in
Width
70.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
99
162.6
102.7
170.4
162.6 in
Length
170.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.39 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
9C
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
148 hp
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
100 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
57 mpg
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
909 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
909 mi
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
