The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Citroen C4 HDi 90 (10 - 15)
€ 17,500
€ 19,800
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 HDi 90
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 HDi 90
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.81 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 HDi 90
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 HDi 90
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
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
91 hp
Citroen C4 HDi 90
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 HDi 90
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 HDi 90
100 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 HDi 90
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.01 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
31.01 lb/hp
Citroen C4 HDi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 HDi 90
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
57 mpg
Citroen C4 HDi 90
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 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 HDi 90
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 HDi 90
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 HDi 90
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
