The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Citroen C4 e-HDi 110 EGS6 (10 - 12)
€ 17,500

€ 25,600

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 e-HDi 110
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 e-HDi 110
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.81 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 e-HDi 110
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 e-HDi 110
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
110 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
110 hp
Citroen C4 e-HDi 110
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 e-HDi 110
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 e-HDi 110
100 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 e-HDi 110
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Citroen C4 e-HDi 110
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 e-HDi 110
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
53 mpg
Citroen C4 e-HDi 110
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
848 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
848 mi
Citroen C4 e-HDi 110
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).
90.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Citroen C4 e-HDi 110
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 e-HDi 110
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft