The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Citroen C4 PureTech 130 (14 - 18)
€ 17,500
€ 22,100
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 PureTech 130 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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
9C
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
128 hp
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
100 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
50 mpg
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
793 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
793 mi
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 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).
89 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
89 kWh
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen C4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
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
