The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Citroen DS 4 HDi 115 (12 - 13)
€ 17,500
€ 23,400
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 1.4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Citroen DS 4 HDi 115.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
59
67.8
74.7
60
71.3
80.8
67.8 in
Width
71.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59 in
Height
60 in
99
162.6
102.8
168.3
162.6 in
Length
168.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.3 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
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 DS 4 HDi 115
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
112 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
112 hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
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 DS 4 HDi 115
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
100 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
50 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
25 mpg
city
40 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 DS 4 HDi 115
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).
96.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
