The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Citroen C4 VTi 120 Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 19,700
€ 21,700
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the VW New Beetle 1.6 is 7.9 inches shorter and 2.7 inches narrower.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
59
67.8
74.7
59
70.4
80.7
67.8 in
Width
70.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
99
162.6
102.7
170.4
162.6 in
Length
170.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.23 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen C4 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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
109 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 VTi 120
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.13 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
25.13 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
34 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
541 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
541 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
130.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
