The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 110 (11 - 12)
€ 18,700
€ 23,200
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 e-HDi 110.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 110
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 e-HDi 110
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.92 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 110
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 e-HDi 110
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
110 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
110 hp
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 110
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 110
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 110
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 110
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.06 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
29.06 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 110
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 110
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
52 mpg
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 110
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
828 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
828 mi
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 110
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).
92.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 110
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 110
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
