The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Citroen DS 4 THP 160 EGS6 (11 - 14)
€ 17,500
€ 26,900
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 THP 160.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
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 THP 160
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
14.21 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
161 hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
100 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.06 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
20.06 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
31 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
484 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
484 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
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).
145.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
