The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Citroen DS 4 THP 160 Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 19,700
€ 27,100
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 THP 160.
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.55 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
161 hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
109 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
19.69 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
31 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
484 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
484 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
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).
145.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
