The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
€ 17,500
€ 21,800
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 VTi 120.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
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 VTi 120
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.81 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
100 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
601 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
601 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
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).
117.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
