The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 15)
€ 18,700
€ 26,000
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 1.6 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 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
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 1.6
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.45 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
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 1.6
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
111 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
64 mpg
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
23 mpg
city
55 mpg
40 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
1008 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
1008 mi
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
76.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
